April: Octapharma Plasma

Octapharma Plasma, Inc, the plasma collection subsidiary for Octapharma, recently celebrated the opening of its donation center in Visalia, California at 1804 S Mooney Blvd. Now with five locations in the Central Valley, Octapharma Plasma will better serve residents looking to give back to the patient communities who benefit from plasma-based therapies and treatments.

“Our new Visalia donation center is a positive way to close out the year and as we look to continue momentum at the start of 2025,” said Alice Stewart, Chief Operating Officer of Octapharma Plasma back in December when the location opened. “Our Central California donor base is strong and consistently growing. The contributions of new and dedicated donors across all our centers makes it possible for Octapharma to develop life-saving products that impact the lives of thousands worldwide.”

Plasma is the liquid part of blood carrying antibodies, clotting factors and proteins through the body. Plasma is used to treat numerous rare and life-threatening conditions and diseases including cancers, hemophilia, autoimmune diseases, and burns, among others.

Octapharma Plasma is an industry-leading plasma collection company focused on improving the quality of life of everyone it serves through the life-changing power of plasma. It was founded in 2007 and headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. The company operates more than 180 plasma donation centers across the nationwide and serves more than 650,000 unique donors annually. Octapharma Plasma is committed to educating communities about the importance of plasma, while offering a comfortable and convenient donor experience. As the industry’s highest customer-rated company, donors expect Octapharma Plasma to set the standard for donor experience.   

Each Octapharma Plasma donation center is focused on impacting the local community. The new Visalia location will bring approximately 50 new local jobs. Through the development of local partnerships, the Visalia and the other existing Octapharma Plasma centers in Central California will continue to educate the surrounding areas on the importance of plasma donations.

Donating with Octapharma Plasma also provides a meaningful way for individuals to supplement their income. Compensating donors for their time is not only an important incentive to encourage new and dedicated donors to give, but it also illustrates how valuable their time is.