History of Lane Blood Center
(formerly Lane Memorial Blood Bank)
In the beginning, every hospital in Lane County had its own system for drawing and processing blood for patients who needed it. These systems worked well for a time but it was difficult to assure blood would be available when it was required without wasting unused units. To help solve these problems and to keep pace with increasing use of blood and blood products in modern medical and surgical care, Lane Memorial Blood Bank was established in 1961 by a group of local pathologists. The blood bank was incorporated in the State of Oregon as a not-for-profit corporation under sponsorship of the Lane County Medical Society.
After operating as Lane Memorial Blood Bank for 50 years on February 25, 2011 the name was changed to Lane Blood Center. This was done to appeal to a broader donor base and to more accurately describe who we are and what we do. With this change comes a renewed commitment to serving Lane County, providing exceptional customer service and a plan to reach out to the next generation of life-long blood donors.
Policies for Lane Blood Center are set by a volunteer Board of Directors whose members represent communities throughout Lane County. This local control provides accountability to the communities that Lane Blood Center serves.
Lane Blood Center is licensed by the US Food & Drug Administration and undergoes an annual FDA inspection to ensure compliance. It is a member of America’s Blood Centers, a nationwide organization of 76 non-profit community blood banks, and is accredited by the AABB (formerly American Association of Blood Banks). The blood center also participates in the National Blood Exchange.
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