Rehoboth Beach Delaware 19971United States
Looking to address a significant shortage in supply, the Blood Bank of Delmarva recently opened a pop-up donation center in Tanger Outlet Seaside, just north of Rehoboth Beach.
The blood bank opened its doors at the Tanger location May 3, with a full day of appointments booked.
According to an April 26 press release announcing the emergency shortage, BBD currently has a 3.7-day supply of blood available for distribution, which is well below the 7-day supply typically needed by area hospitals. The region’s healthcare system requires 350 to 380 people to donate each day to have enough blood on hand to treat patients. Donors with type O and type A blood are especially needed, as BBD currently has a 0.7-day supply of O positive, 1.9-day supply of O negative and a 4.2-day supply of A positive blood.