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Orange and Blue 2024

Donors receive a hoodie after a successful donation. Sizing is first come, first serve.

Thank you Main Event!

Blood Drive Events, Events

A BIG thank you to Main Event for sponsoring our annual employee event! To learn more about Main Event’s current specials, visit mainevent.com.

Landes Drive 2024

Help us celebrate the lifesaving power of blood donations!

Purple Top Program

New platelet donors must make an appointment with MEDIC staff. Make yours after your next donation, or call 865-521-2683 or 865-521-2684.

UT vs Florida Blood Drive 2024

All MEDIC drives and centers will be participating. Shirts and incentives are while supplies last.

Eddie Check 2024

For more information on Eddie Check, visit eddiecheck.com

We are happy to announce the reinstatement of our Platelet E-Gift Card Program. We will provide donors with a $25 e-gift card when they donate platelets any day of the week. Also, don’t forget about our new Platelet Rewards Program. Ask for your punch card at your next appointment! First-time donors MUST schedule their appointments by calling 865-521-2683…

MEDIC Special Edition Socks

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Leap Day Tumblers

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*While supplies last. *Successful donation required.

MEDIC Hoodies

America’s Blood Centers and ADRP Publishes Changes in the Blood Donor Base

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Roll Up Your Sleeve

Monday – Due to last week’s winter weather, there have been shipping delays. We are working very hard to distribute shirts to our centers and drives. If you were unable to receive a shirt at your donation and would like one, you can pick one up at a center or contact us at contact@medicblood.org. We…

Weather Updates!

Platelet Promo Extended!

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MEDIC’s Needle Video

Nervous about the needle stick during the donation process? This video was made for you!

MEDIC Pins

Want to rep your gallon achievements? See how many gallons you have donated with MEDIC and request a pin at your next appointment!

Alan Watson Named President and CEO

FOR IM MEDIATE RELEASE January 31, 2023 For more information, contact: Kristy Altman, 865-805-2008 kaltman@medicblood.org MEDIC Regional Blood Center Announces New President/Chief Executive Officer Knoxville, TN – The MEDIC Regional Blood Center Board of Directors has announced Mr. Alan Watson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Watson is set to join the…

Meet the Bolton Family

Big thanks to WATE 6 on Your Side anchor Lori Tucker for meeting up with the Bolton family and telling their story on Positively Tennessee. This story rounds out the Roll Up Your Sleeve Week coverage.

MEDIC’s Reference Lab

Behind the scenes at MEDIC are several departments that work together to process and distribute blood products. The reference lab is a key department working around the clock to find special antigen units for patients.

A visit with the Grappin Family

WATE 6 on Your Side Anchor Bo Williams caught up with the Grappin family in January 2023. Bo has followed their journey for years, and it’s great to see Alex thriving.

Baby Noah’s Journey

Many East Tennesseans are familiar with Baby Noah, and WATE 6 On Your Side caught up with his family for an update. Watch that video here.

Knoxville dad donates to honor daughter

John Halter donates platelets regularly as a way to honor his daughter and help local patients.

Shining a Light on Sickle Cell in East TN

Click here to watch the story by WATE 6 On Your Side about a movement in East Tennessee to educate on sickle cell disease and engage new donors.

MEDIC CEO, Jim Decker, Announces Retirement

DECKER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT Knoxville, Tenn. – Dr. James L. (Jim) Decker has announced his intentions to retire from his position as Chief Executive Officer of MEDIC Regional Blood Center, effective April 30, 2023, coinciding with the end of MEDIC’s current fiscal year. This announcement was made at the quarterly meeting of the MEDIC Board of…

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