“Our blood donor team facilitates the safe donation of blood because they are skilled in infection control practices and already have procedures in place to prevent the spread of infections,” said Agey. Other locations are restricting access to their site and staff, according to Agey. The COVID pandemic has further limited their ability as most sites have limited staff on board due to teleworking. By law, the ASBP is restricted to holding blood drives only on federal property whereas civilian agencies can collect blood products anywhere. In comparison to civilian agencies, the ASBP has limited access to blood donors. Alisa Agey, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Blood Donor Center Division Officer

“This enabled us to create well over 100 different blood products which will support the fleet, Soldiers and Sailors who are down range, and military treatment facilities.” Navy Lt. Military members and their families depend on blood donors every day.” “The products are used for patients of all ages for many reasons, from cancer patients to those with battlefield injuries. “Blood drives are needed for the collection of blood products to support service members down range and eligible beneficiaries receiving care at a military facility,” said Agey. The ASBP is one of four national blood collection organizations trusted to ensure the nation has a safe, potent blood supply. “This enabled us to create well over 100 different blood products which will support the fleet, Soldiers and Sailors who are down range, and military treatment facilities to include Naval Medical Center Portsmouth.”Īccording to the ASBP, as a joint operation, they collect, process, store and distribute blood and blood products to service members and their family worldwide. Alisa Agey, the division officer of the Blood Donor Center at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. “The blood drive at Camp Elmore provided us with over 50 donors, which is incredible,” said U.S. The blood drive provided an opportunity for service members, personnel, and their families to donate blood amid Coronavirus Disease 2019. Marine Corps Forces command hosted an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at the Hopkins Hall Gymnasium, at Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28, 2020. Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S.

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