University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center

University of Iowa DeGowin Blood Center We are a hospital-based blood center that collects blood & platelets for UI Health Care patients. Soc Your blood donation will take about 45 minutes.

Each week more than 400 blood products are transfused at the hospital. Cancer patients, surgical patients, premature infants, people being treated for accident and trauma, recipients of marrow and organ transplants and patients with diseases such as sickle cell anemia and hemophilia all depend on donated blood as part of their care. You can make an appointment, stop by for a donation (walk-ins are accepted) or donate at one of the DeGowin Blood Center drives in the community. Call (319) 356-2058 to set up an appointment at DeGowin Blood Center. To schedule an appointment at a blood drive go to www.uihealthcare.org/bloodcenter or use the BookNow button on our page. Interested in sponsoring a blood drive? Call (319) 356-8327 to sponsor a blood drive with your organization.

"I'm thankful for my amazing friends, who always have my back." -Julia, one of our clinical technicians.
11/19/2025

"I'm thankful for my amazing friends, who always have my back." -Julia, one of our clinical technicians.

"I'm thankful for the chance to live in Iowa City. My son, Matt, is so helpful. I'm thankful for him!" -Tracy, one of ou...
11/18/2025

"I'm thankful for the chance to live in Iowa City. My son, Matt, is so helpful. I'm thankful for him!" -Tracy, one of our front desk clerks.

Still holding strong in fifth place - let's hold off the Illini!
11/17/2025

Still holding strong in fifth place - let's hold off the Illini!

Donate with us November 17th - January 16th and receive our new "I Bleed Black and Gold" tumbler! You won't want to miss...
11/17/2025

Donate with us November 17th - January 16th and receive our new "I Bleed Black and Gold" tumbler! You won't want to miss out on this!

Our two blood drive leads are thankful for each other - teamwork makes the dreamwork!
11/14/2025

Our two blood drive leads are thankful for each other - teamwork makes the dreamwork!

"I'm thankful for my friends and family!" -Dillon, one of our student phlebotomists
11/13/2025

"I'm thankful for my friends and family!" -Dillon, one of our student phlebotomists

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Org is hosting their very first blood drive with us! We are always excited to be...
11/12/2025

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Student Org is hosting their very first blood drive with us! We are always excited to be working with new groups - considering donating at this inaugural drive.

"I am thankful for my support system" -Ray, one of our student phlebotomists.
11/11/2025

"I am thankful for my support system" -Ray, one of our student phlebotomists.

We are very thankful to our veterans on this Veteran's Day, and every day.
11/11/2025

We are very thankful to our veterans on this Veteran's Day, and every day.

The IVETS are sponsoring a blood drive at the IMU in honor of "Counselor Dave", David E. Malott. Counselor Dave was high...
11/10/2025

The IVETS are sponsoring a blood drive at the IMU in honor of "Counselor Dave", David E. Malott. Counselor Dave was highly respected and admired for his work ethic and passion for students, specifically helping transfer students. Come by and donate in his honor!

Holding strong in fifth place! Let's Go Hawks!
11/10/2025

Holding strong in fifth place! Let's Go Hawks!

"I am thankful for people being donors – for donating blood, platelets, stem cells, organs for transplant. For my family...
11/09/2025

"I am thankful for people being donors – for donating blood, platelets, stem cells, organs for transplant. For my family I am especially thankful for kidney donors specifically since my husband received a live donor kidney transplant from his good friend." - Michelle, our amazing administrative services specialist!

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200 Hawkins Drive, C250 General Hospital
Iowa City, IA
52242

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 7:30pm
Thursday 11am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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