Donors can schedule appointments online at www.medicblood.org, through the MEDIC app, or by calling 865-524-3074, though walk-ins are also welcome. As the primary blood product provider for 25 hospitals and air medical services across 23 counties, including major healthcare systems like Covenant Health and UT Medical Center, MEDIC emphasizes the critical role of donations, noting that blood products currently available are vital for trauma events and take at least three days to process.

MEDIC, an independent nonprofit, ensures that all donated blood, platelets, and plasma remain in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky to support local communities, unlike products collected by other organizations that are distributed nationally. For more details, visit www.medicblood.org or follow MEDIC on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.