Agency - Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

Mission
Provide world-class blood products and services to communities in need.

Vision
Be the recognized leader in translating emerging blood-related services to enhance patients' lives.

We value...

Improving patient quality of life.
Volunteer donors' passion for helping others.
Talented, committed paid and volunteer staff.
Strong community identity and support.
Leveraging our core blood program to sustain innovation, growth, and service.
Applying sound business and regulatory practices.
Aggressive pursuit of innovative partners.
Mutually beneficial relationships with community blood centers and national blood organizations.

Description:
MVRBC is community-based and wholly dependent on blood collections from volunteer donors. MVRBC currently services 53 hospitals throughout the region in 45 counties with blood and blood products. Our volunteer support equals that of our staff support; we have approximately 350 volunteers and 350 employees. Our volunteer program is entering it's 18th year and hosts a variety of volunteer positions and scheduling opportunities.

History:
Formed in 1974, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that plays an integral role in the community’s health. MVRBC has reliably served the regional and national community for over 30 years, collecting more than 120,000 units annually in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri.

Contact person: Volunteer Services, (phone), (email)

Address:

5500 Lakeview Parkway Davenport, IA 52807 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bloodcenter.org

Directions:

From 74:Exit onto 53rd Street and head east. Continue straight through the Utica Ridge Intersection. Turn Left onto Lakeview Parkway, which will be the 2nd left past Utica Ridge. The blood center will be the 2nd building. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: n/a   Nearest Bus Stop: To Location, 0 minute walk

Last updated on June 18, 2012