Mobile, Ala. – October 28, 2026 – LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, a non-profit community blood center with locations throughout Alabama, has been selected as the official blood provider for USA Health Providence Hospital.

LifeSouth is asking the community to donate blood to help all hospitals in the Mobile area, including USA Health Providence Hospital. All blood types and first-time blood donors are encouraged to donate.  Blood donors are needed every day. Every two seconds a person needs blood, but only 3 percent of Americans donate blood, despite 65 percent being eligible. Blood donors are anonymous heroes helping patients suffering from traumas, cancers and chronic illnesses.

“We see this as a true community partnership, and we are honored to be of service to USA Health Providence Hospital and continue to support the Mobile community,” said LifeSouth District Director Marty Pittman. “As a community blood center our focus is local donors helping local patients.”

In November, blood donors will receive a special t-shirt, and if a donor gives a double red cell donation or a platelet donation, they will receive a $40 e-gift card as a thank you gift. In addition, donors receive refreshments and a mini-physical including cholesterol, A1c, iron level, temperature and blood pressure.

“Our partnership with LifeSouth helps ensure lifesaving blood is available when our patients need it most,” said Josh Snow, market CEO of USA Health Providence Hospital. “We encourage our community to give blood and make a difference in the lives of patients across our region.”

For additional information about donation or to find a blood drive near you, call LifeSouth toll-free at 888-795-2707, visit www.lifesouth.org or download the LifeSouth app. Appointments can also be made online. Donor centers are located at the below addresses, and information on mobile blood drives happening across the region can be found at www.lifesouth.org.

Mobile
967 Hillcrest Road
Mobile, AL 36695

Loxley Donor Center
1078 S Hickory Street
Suite E
Loxley, AL 36551

Foley Donor Center
2159 S. McKenzie St.
Foley, AL 36535

Daphne
26125 Capital Drive
Daphne, AL 36526

Pensacola Donor Center
6925 North 9th Avenue
Space 19
Pensacola, FL 32504

About LifeSouth:

LifeSouth is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 200 hospitals and emergency service providers in Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. LifeSouth is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of hospitals and their patients by providing the highest quality blood components and services. The LifeSouth team is dedicated to making sure the blood is there when a patient is in need. To learn more, visit  LifeSouth.org and donatingblood.org