Supporting local patients just got even easier.  Mayo Clinic just announced that a new online scheduler was just released in Rochester, Minnesota.

Personally, I'm forever grateful that this online scheduler was created.

Every 28 days, my husband heads to the hospital to get a few bottles of corn syrup-looking medicine pumped into his body.  This medicine is made with blood products, and this is how he fights infections.  For some reason, his body quit making antibodies and all of his vaccinations through the years are now gone.  Without this medicine, a simple cold cold land him in the hospital.  But thanks to people who donate blood products, his immune system gets a fighting chance to do its job.

Every 2 seconds in the United States, someone just like my husband needs blood and/or platelets.  In the time it took you to read up to this point, about 7 people have needed blood products.

Donating blood happens every day in Minnesota and thanks to a new feature at Mayo Clinic, donating blood just got easier.

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Mayo Clinic Announces That Online Scheduling Now Available To Donate Blood in Rochester, Minnesota

60% of people prefer to use an online scheduler for appointments.  We can buy and schedule our groceries at a variety of stores like Walmart and Hy-Vee66% of millennials planned all of their travel arrangements online.  We can even go to the web and schedule dentist appointments at most businesses.  Now, you can also schedule an appointment to donate blood.

The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program is excited to announce the launch of the highly requested online scheduling system: Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Dashboard. The Dashboard makes being a donor and supporting our local patients even easier. Easily schedule your blood donation, view past donations, and manage your appointments online, all in one place. Giving the gift of life has never been more convenient!

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How To Use The Online Scheduler To Donate Blood at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota

  • Step 3:
    • Existing donors: Click on Sign In / Create an Account.
    • New to the dashboard, you'll need your Donor ID (not Mayo ID) and e-mail address.  If you are unsure, call 507-284-4475 or email the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center at giveblood@mayo.edu.
  • New to donating?  Select "Request Appointment" and put in the details that are asked.

Can You Still Call The Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center To Make An Appointment?

Calling to request a time to donate is still an option.  You can reach the team at the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Center at 507-284-4475.

BONUS for the First 100 People To Sign Up for the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Dashboard

If you love free swag, you could be one of the lucky ones to snatch up a limited-edition tumbler.  Just be one of the first 100 people to sign up for the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Dashboard (follow the instructions above).  If you are fast enough to be one of the first 100 people, you'll get an e-mail with instructions on where to pick up your special bonus.

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