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Critical Shortage: Vitalant Blood Supply Plummets to Levels Not Seen Since Pandemic’s Start Critical Shortage: Vitalant Blood Supply Plummets to Levels Not Seen Since Pandemic’s Start

Oct. 18, 2021 — Nonprofit blood provider Vitalant has a critical blood and platelet shortage and is urging all eligible donors to make an appointment now. Type O blood, which is the most transfused blood type and is vital to helping patients in emergencies, has plummeted to under a two-day supply – its lowest level since May 2020.

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Give Blood, Meet Vital Patient Needs During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Give Blood, Meet Vital Patient Needs During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Oct. 1, 2021 — Blood, plasma and especially platelet donations are constantly needed to help patients undergoing cancer treatments. By donating with Vitalant during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, donors can support cancer patients and those with chronic blood disorders, surgery patients, trauma victims and others with serious health conditions.

Groundbreaking COVID-19 Blood Donor Seroprevalence Study Illustrates Increase in Population with Antibodies Because of Vaccination
Groundbreaking COVID-19 Blood Donor Seroprevalence Study Illustrates Increase in Population with Antibodies Because of Vaccination

Sept. 2, 2021 — The largest nationwide SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence survey, funded by the CDC and supported by 17 blood collection organizations, published its latest findings in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Vitalant Calls for Blood Donations During September, National Preparedness Month
Vitalant Calls for Blood Donations During September, National Preparedness Month

Sept. 1, 2021 — Donations have slowed, but the need remains strong. Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to make an appointment during National Preparedness Month in September to prevent a serious shortage and ensure a readily-available supply for large disasters and everyday needs.
Vitalant Takes Gold at Chief Marketer PRO Awards
Vitalant Takes Gold at Chief Marketer PRO Awards

Aug. 12, 2021 — Vitalant received the Chief Marketer PRO Awards top honor in its health and wellness category for the COVID Rescue Team campaign. The “gold” honor acknowledges excellence in brand activation and promotion marketing.

Vitalant Urges Blood Donation as Back-to-School and Back-to-Work Routines Resume
Vitalant Urges Blood Donation as Back-to-School and Back-to-Work Routines Resume

Aug. 5, 2021 — As many people prepare to go back to school and back to the office, the need for blood donations remains steady.
Patients Depending on Blood Donors to Alleviate Critical Blood Shortage This Summer
Patients Depending on Blood Donors to Alleviate Critical Blood Shortage This Summer

June 30, 2021 — Donors who give between June 30 – July 6 can get an exclusive Vitalant T-shirt, redeemable by email. 
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