18-04-2025
New plasma donation center opens in Wichita
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A new plasma donation center opened in Wichita on Thursday.
The company, Octapharma Plasma, has over 180 facilities across the nation. The new facility, which opened near Harry and Oliver, will feature updated technology.
'Octapharma Plasma has been at the forefront of providing lifesaving treatments derived from plasma, which are used to treat more than 300 rare, chronic, and life-threatening diseases, including hemophilia and primary immunodeficiency,' Sedgwick County Commissioner Jim Howell said. 'They are the world's leading plasma collection and human protein product manufacturer.'
Local leaders say it will bring a $6 million boost to the local economy.
'Octapharma building is more than just a facility, they are strengthening the lifeline for patients and a legacy of care for this community,' Howell said.
Thursday also happened to be World Hemophilia Day, and World Primary Immunodeficiency Week is just around the corner. It is recognized from April 22 to 25.
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