Cayman Islands Blood Bank

05/07/2024

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05/07/2024

Thank You!

To all our incredible donors who responded to our urgent call for O Negative and O Positive blood, your generosity is saving lives every day. We are deeply grateful for your time and support.

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02/07/2024

Cayman Islands Blood Bank issues urgent call for O negative and O positive blood ahead of Hurricane Beryl

In anticipation of the approaching Hurricane Beryl, the Cayman Islands Blood Bank urgently requests donations of O Positive and O Negative blood today, Tuesday 2 July, and Wednesday, 3 July 2024.

These specific blood types are critically needed to ensure the Blood Bank is prepared for any emergencies that may arise during and after the storm.

“With the threat of Hurricane Beryl, it is important that our blood supply is sufficiently stocked,” said Judith Clarke, Laboratory Manager at the Health Services Authority and Cayman Islands Blood Bank. “We are calling on all eligible donors with O Positive and O Negative blood types to come forward immediately. Your donation could save lives in our community.”

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14/06/2024

This World Blood Donor Day 2024, we celebrate 20 years of life-saving blood donations!

A heartfelt thank you to all our amazing donors—you are true heroes in saving lives.

Your generosity is vital in supporting our community and ensuring access to life-saving treatments.

Do you want to save a life today? Donate your blood.

For more information, visit bloodbank.ky.

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14/06/2024

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14/06/2024

This World Blood Donor Day, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all our generous donors! 🩸❤️

Your selfless contributions have made a significant impact by saving numerous lives.

In 2023 alone, 1,600 amazing people donated blood, helping save and improve the lives of 460 individuals. We've also seen a 3.5% increase in our community of blood donors!

We encourage everyone to consider becoming a blood donor – a simple act that can truly make a difference.

For more information on how you can get involved, visit bloodbank.ky.

14/06/2024

In observance of World Blood Donor Day on the 14th June, the Islands Blood Bank, the only supplier of blood products on the island, is encouraging members of the public to become donors, emphasising the crucial role voluntary donations play in saving lives and maintaining public health.

A 9% increase compared to 2022, was recorded representing 1,600 persons donating blood. This year’s theme, ‘20 Years of Celebrating Giving: Thank You, Blood Donor s’, sheds light on the profound impact on both patients and donors.

Read full story, visit www.hsa.ky/news

We deliver comprehensive and compassionate, world-class healthcare to the people of the Cayman Islands.

15/05/2024

You can help save 3 lives with a 10-minute donation.

Rotary Central Cayman Islands brings back Give Blood Save A Life blood drive this Saturday, May 18, 8:30 am to 2pm at the Constitutional Hall, Fort Street, George Town, Grand Cayman.

See you there!

To learn more about Blood bank, please visit https://bloodbank.ky/

16/04/2024

We recently purchased two new pieces of equipment, the Genesis Rapid Seal II Tube Sealer and Genesis Blood Collection Mixer, thanks to the generous donation from City Cayman and Jeep 345.

Our sincere gratitude to both organisations for their continued and ongoing support of the Blood Bank’s mission.

🩸Are you interested in donating blood?
✅To check eligibility and schedule an appointment, visit https://bloodbank.ky/

25/01/2024

Did you know with a 10-minute donation, you can help save 3 lives?

Support this weekend's Blood drive event at Audi Cayman Islands Camana Bay, Jan 27 from 9am to 2pm.

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25/09/2023

Are you interested in donating blood? Here are the basic requirements to become a blood donor.

To find out if you're eligible to donate blood, take the quiz on our website. Visit https://bloodbank.ky/eligibility/

25/09/2023

POLICY UPDATE. Blood donor eligibility change

Persons who resided in the United Kingdom for three (3) months or more between 1980 and 2001, or who received a blood transfusion in the UK from 1980 onwards, are now permitted to donate at the Cayman Islands Blood Bank following the updated Cayman Blood donor eligibility policy.

To learn more about the policy change, visit https://www.hsa.ky/articles/government-approves-blood-donor-eligibility-change

11/07/2023

Thank you so much to the Filipino group, MCGI (Members Church of God International), who visited the Cayman Islands Blood Bank and donated earlier this month!

Giving blood saves lives. The blood you give is a lifeline in an emergency and for people who need long-term treatments.

14/06/2023

Did you know | You can save 3 lives with a 10-minute donation.

On this World Blood Donor Day, let's embrace the power of giving! Together, we can make a difference by donating blood and spreading awareness. A huge shoutout to our blood donors.

Join the life-giving movement and help save a life! To learn more, please visit www.bloodbank.ky

28/03/2023

Thank you to our first-time blood donor Mr Mark Ray, Director of the Department of Education Services Director for registering to be a blood donor at the Cayman Islands Blood Bank. Also, May Douglas, a regular blood donor, donated her sixth unit of blood back in January 2023.

Interested in giving the gift of life by donating blood? Answer a few quick questions to find out if you're eligible to donate blood. Visit https://bloodbank.ky/eligibility/ to take the short quiz.

09/12/2022

Did you know that every few seconds, someone, somewhere needs blood? Donating blood is an act of solidarity.

Learn how essential blood and blood products are and how people can donate to the National Blood Bank at the Cayman Islands Hospital, in this episode of Healthcare Today with HSA.

📻 LISTEN to Episode 10 - https://youtu.be/xpAWjW3cWYw

ℹ️ Know more about Cayman Islands Blood Bank - https://bloodbank.ky/

05/10/2022

A huge thank you to everyone who came to donate blood type O negative, as we received enough in one day to fulfill our immediate needs. The Cayman Islands Blood Bank would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to all blood donors for stepping up in helping save lives.

Blood donations can be made Monday-Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 pm at the Cayman Islands Hospital. To know your eligibility and book an appointment, please visit www.bloodbank.ky or call 244-2674.

20/06/2022

Thank you to Rotary Central Cayman Islands for your continuous support of the Cayman Islands Blood Bank.

For more information on the Blood Bank, or to book an appointment visit www.bloodbank.ky or call 244-2674.