LifeSouth Community Blood Centers

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a regional blood bank and transfusion services provider serving hospital and healthcare systems across Florida and the Southeast. The organization collects, tests, processes, and distributes whole blood and blood components (including platelets and double red cells) to hospital partners. Core services include patient blood management, laboratory services, autologous and directed transfusion, therapeutic apheresis, and cord blood banking. LifeSouth operates a network of donor centers and mobile blood collection units (BloodMobiles) and manages a comprehensive donor recruitment program. The organization provides hospital partners with online ordering portals, product codes, and clinical support for transfusion-related activities. Additionally, LifeSouth operates a research institute focused on blood-related and autoimmune disease research, offers a Specialist in Blood Banking Certificate Program, and maintains a community foundation. The organization is accredited and licensed to manufacture and distribute blood products under FDA and AABB regulations. LifeSouth markets wellness screening (A1c diabetes testing) alongside donation to expand community health engagement.