Rhode Island Blood Center

Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) is the primary supplier of blood and blood products to hospitals throughout Rhode Island and southern New England. Established in 1979, the organization operates as a division of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) and provides essential transfusion medicine services. RIBC's core activities include blood collection, laboratory testing, and the distribution of red cells, platelets, and plasma. Additionally, the center offers specialized clinical services such as therapeutic apheresis and supports biomedical research by providing high-quality human blood components for scientific study. The center plays a critical role in the regional healthcare infrastructure by ensuring a stable supply of life-saving blood products.