One of only three hospital-run programs of its kind in the state, Somerset Medical Center’s Volunteer Blood Donor Program relies on the support of individuals and area service organizations to provide most of the blood used annually at the medical center. You Can Help
The need for blood is increasing much faster than the number of donors. Your donation of blood can minimize these shortages and help save the life of someone in need. You also can help by volunteering your time in the donor room. | 
A local EMS worker donates blood.
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Who Can Donate
Donors must: - be at least 17 years old
- weigh at least 110 pounds
- present a valid signature identification
You may not donate if you: - have a history of hepatitis
- have recently recovered from an infectious illness
- are in a high risk group (such as individuals with AIDS)
- spent a total of three months or more in the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, the Isle of Man, or the Channel Islands) between 1980 and 1996
For more specific details on who may donate, contact the Blood Donor Program at 908-685-2926. There is no danger in donating blood, as sterile, disposable equipment is always used. Blood donors may donate for general, replacement, autologous or designated use. Location and Parking
The Blood Donor Room is located in the Laboratory on the first floor of the medical center. Donors should park in the specially marked priority parking spaces on the first or top level of our parking deck. Hours
The Blood Bank accepts donations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, as well as the fourth Saturday each month. Please call 908-685-2926 for an appointment or for more information.
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Donor Program
