Blood donations in the Chicagoland area and nationwide are on a shortage right now. The "gift of life," is a unique way to help patients and the larger community! By donating blood at a NorthShore University HealthSystem blood bank, you can help saves lives with your blood. NorthShore encourages everyone to register as blood donor and start making regular lifesaving donations of their own. NorthShore University HealthSystem has created an infographic that highlights important facts and statistics of blood donation, from the time it takes to make a donation, to a breakdown of blood types and more.  

Share our infographic with your friends and family and encourage them to consider donating to our own NorthShore Evanston Hospital Blood Bank. Click on the image below to view our full infographic.