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Lifesouth Community Blood Centers

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Company Research Report: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers



Company Overview



  • Name: LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

  • Mission of the Company: To provide a safe blood supply that meets or exceeds the needs in each community we serve, and to provide a variety of services in support of ongoing and emerging blood and transfusion-related activities.

  • Founded: 1974

  • Founder: Civitan Club in Gainesville, Florida

  • Key People:

  • Kimberly E. Kinsell – President & CEO

  • J.D. Pettyjohn – Chief Operating Officer

  • Daniel R. Galasso – Chief Financial Officer

  • Lori Masingil – Vice President of Quality

  • Chris Lough, M.D. – Vice President of Medical Services

  • Krisanne Russell – General Counsel

  • Headquarters: 4039 Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL 32607

  • Number of Employees: No information is available

  • Revenue: No information is available

  • Known For: LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving the needs of patients in local communities by providing blood to more than 150 hospitals in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.


Products



  • Blood Donation Services:

  • Whole Blood Donation: The most common form of blood donation. Blood is separated into red blood cells, platelets, and plasma after donation.

  • Key Features:

  • Donors can give every 56 days.

  • Especially needed donors with A negative, B negative, and O blood types.

  • Double Red Cell Donation: Donors give two units of red blood cells via automated processes.

  • Plasma and Platelets Donation: Separated components used for various medical treatments.


  • Cord Blood Bank: LifeSouth manages a cord blood bank for the collection and storage of umbilical cord blood for future medical needs.


Recent Developments



  • Recent Milestones:

  • LifeSouth is celebrating 50 years of community service.

  • Recent Partnerships or Developments:

  • Opening of new regional centers over the decades including Tuscaloosa, The Villages, Tampa, and Columbus.

  • New Products or Features:

  • Launch of the LifeSouth Blood Donor App, which allows donors to make donation appointments, find blood drives, and track past donations.


Community Involvement



  • Community Foundation Initiatives:

  • Donation Generation K-12 Curriculum: Educates school-aged children on blood donation science and community responsibility.

  • LifeSouth 5K and Party in the Plaza: An annual event in Gainesville, Florida, to raise awareness for blood donation needs.

  • High School Grant & Scholarship Program: Awards scholarships to students advocating for blood donation.


Additional Information



  • Hospitals Served: More than 150 hospitals across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee.


LifeSouth continues to expand its reach and improve its services, ensuring a robust and responsive blood supply network throughout its served regions.