Expanding our nationwide network to strengthen hospital supply and community resilience
The National Blood Collaborative (NBC) is proud to welcome Miller-Keystone Blood Center (MKBC), headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to our network of leading, community-based blood centers. This addition advances our shared mission: deliver a safe, dependable blood supply and responsive services for hospitals and patients across the country.
What does this mean for hospitals?
With MKBC on board, NBC’s collective capacity and geographic reach grow stronger. Together, our network now supports hospitals in 38 states, providing consistent access to blood components, specialty testing, and expert guidance in patient blood management. The result is greater resilience, reliable fill rates, and a more efficient path from donor to bedside.
About Miller-Keystone Blood Center
For more than 50 years, MKBC has been a cornerstone of community health. Each year, the center:
- Conducts nearly 1,000 mobile blood drives (about 40% of total collections)
- Operates 7 regional donation centers
- Supplies 100,000+ blood products to partner hospitals
- Serves 3 million residents across an 18-county region in Pennsylvania and parts of New Jersey
MKBC’s community partnerships help recruit new and returning volunteer donors, expand education for future donors, and build a healthier, more prepared region.
“We at MKBC are excited about the opportunity for collaboration with industry leaders who share our mission of saving lives,” said Rami Nemeh, President & CEO of MKBC. “Individually and together, our vision is to solve challenges, bring innovation, and prepare for the future for the benefit of the communities we serve.”
The NBC network at a glance
Founded in 2012, NBC is a national alliance of not-for-profit, community-based blood centers that collect, process, and distribute more than 1.2 million blood components each year. Members include Kentucky Blood Center, LifeServe Blood Center, LifeSouth Community Blood Center, ImpactLife, Rock River Valley Blood Center, San Diego Blood Bank, Stanford Blood Center, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center, The Blood Center, and now MKBC.
Why it matters now
Hospitals need dependable access to lifesaving blood products and specialty services—especially during seasonal swings, emergencies, and research demand. By combining local expertise with national coordination, NBC delivers:
- A geographically diverse supply chain to reduce risk of regional shortages
- 24/7 support and access to specialty reference labs
- Compliance-focused operations and competitive pricing
- Scalable solutions for hospitals, researchers, and biopharma partners
Get involved
If you’re a hospital, researcher, or life sciences partner seeking a smarter, more resilient blood supply, connect with NBC to explore tailored product and service options. To donate blood or get involved locally with Miller-Keystone Blood Center, visit giveapint.org.
