Officials at Miller-Keystone Blood Center have announced the center is joining the membership of the National Blood Collaborative.

Established in 2012, the National Blood Collaborative is a network of 10 nonprofit, community-based blood centers that collect, process and distribute more than 1.2 million blood components annually. The network currently serves hospital customers in 38 states.

“Miller-Keystone Blood Center is excited to partner with industry leaders of the National Blood Collaborative in advancing our shared mission of saving lives,” said Rami Nemeh, president and CEO of Hospital Central Services, the parent company of MKBC. “Individually and collectively, we are committed to addressing challenges, driving innovation, and shaping a stronger future for the communities we serve.”

MKBC supplies over 100,000 blood products annually, supporting the needs of 3 million residents across an 18-county region in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. For more information, visit GIVEaPINT.org.