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NYBC will collect, process the plasma for infusion, and maintain a bank for hospitals to treat patients with serious or immediately life-threatening COVID-19 infections. We are asking all eligible donors to come forward so we can treat as many patients as possible. CONVALESCENT PLASMA INFORMATION Research News NYBC's Dr. Mohandas Narla Awarded with the Wallace H. Coulter Award for Lifetime Achievement by the American Society of Hematology This prestigious award recognizes those who have shown an outstanding commitment to the field of hematology. Learn More URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD DONORS Blood donors are essential The public health crisis and events across the country continue to impact the blood supply. If you're healthy and able to visit a donor center or blood drive we are urging you to make an immediate appointment to help keep the blood supply strong. SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT NOW Support Us HELP US FIGHT COVID-19 Your financial support helps us provide critical healthcare services to our communities during this pandemic, from maintaining an adequate blood supply, to collecting, testing and distributing convalescent plasma to hospitals with the hope that plasma transfusions will help save the lives of COVID-19 patients in critical need. NYBCe seeks financial support to help advance our efforts in CP patient availability, antibody testing, and in the development of a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine which is currently in the preclinical phase. MAKE A FINANCIAL GIFT NYBCe News Ahavas Chesed and Covid Plasma Initiative Team Hosts First Ever Convalescent Plasma Drive The drive will take place July 22, from 9am – 9pm at the Oholei Torah Ballroom. Learn More NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio & Wife Donate During Blood Emergency NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife Chirlane McCray answered the emergency call for donors, giving blood at our Center East Donor Center. Play Video NYBCe Statement on Updated FDA Guidance We are very pleased to acknowledge the revised FDA guidelines addressing the urgent need for blood during the COVID-19 pandemic. READ FULL STATEMENT NYBCe is on the Front Line of the Fight Against Coronavirus Our dedicated staff is working 24/7 to fight COVID-19 and stop this horrible pandemic. View News Stories NYC Mayor Encourages Recovered COVID-19 Patients to Donate Plasma Mayor Bill de Blasio calls on recovered COVID-19 patients to help save the lives of fellow New Yorkers. Play Video Gov. Cuomo Stresses Urgent Need for Convalescent Plasma Donations Gov. Cuomo appeals to those who have recovered from COVID-19 to help save the lives of patients with the virus. Play Video New York Times Article Highlights Plasma Usage to Fight Coronavirus NYBCe's Dr. Sachais is interviewed about plasma used experimentally on an emergency basis to treat coronavirus patients. Learn More TIME® Features Blood Plasma Treatment for Coronavirus The story highlights NYBCe as the first organization in the U.S. to collect plasma from COVID-19 patients to use as a possible treatment for the virus Read Story Dr. Oz Stresses the Urgent Need for Healthy Donors to Roll Up Their Sleeves Dr. Oz and his family donate blood at the New York Blood Center, showing how safe and rewarding the process is. Play Video Fox News Features NYBCe Convalescent Plasma Donation NYBCe's Dr. Beth Shaz is interviewed about the promising therapy of convalescent plasma to fight coronavirus. Learn More 1010 WINS Interview Highlights Plasma Usage to Fight Coronavirus NYBCe's Dr. Bruce Sachais discusses the potentially life saving treatment of convalescent plasma donation. 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