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The Vitalant Blog

Stories to inspire, educate, and share. Welcome to the Vitalant blog.

Whether you’re a new donor, a longtime donor or haven’t yet tried blood donation, you’ll find stories here that show why donating blood is one of the simplest, most rewarding ways to give back to your community.

Recent Posts
What Are Platelets?
What Are Platelets?

Promoting Platelet Donation Has Become Her Mission
Promoting Platelet Donation Has Become Her Mission

Hosting a Blood Drive
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Donor Motivation: Using the Wellness Check for Recruiting Donors
Donor Motivation: Using the Wellness Check for Recruiting Donors

As a coordinator, one of your most important responsibilities is re... Read More

Blood Drive Coordinators Get Special Recognition for Recruiting New Donors
Blood Drive Coordinators Get Special Recognition for Recruiting New Donors

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You’re Invited to Host a Holiday Blood Drive
You’re Invited to Host a Holiday Blood Drive

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Blood Donation Stories
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Blood Drives and COVID-19
Blood Drives and COVID-19

Though pandemic restrictions have eased, blood drives still feel th... Read More

Donating Blood Saves Chicago-Area Donor’s Life — Twice
Donating Blood Saves Chicago-Area Donor’s Life — Twice

Howard became a blood donor to save other people’s lives. He ... Read More

Young Cancer Patient Endures Dozens of Blood Transfusions
Young Cancer Patient Endures Dozens of Blood Transfusions

Before she was even 2 years old, Emily received a horrifying diagno... Read More

Vital News
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Recognizing Vitalant’s Nurses on National Nurses Day
Recognizing Vitalant’s Nurses on National Nurses Day

National Nurses Day on May 6 celebrates those continuing to live... Read More

Honoring Women in Leadership
Honoring Women in Leadership

International Women’s Day on March 8 celebrates the social, e... Read More

Celebrating Women in Science
Celebrating Women in Science

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science, celebrated on ... Read More

Blood Donation Basics
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Does a Blood Donation Deferral Permanently Affect Your Eligibility?
Does a Blood Donation Deferral Permanently Affect Your Eligibility?

The FDA has established blood donation requirements and deferral in... Read More

Can CCP Plasma Help COVID-19 Patients?
Can CCP Plasma Help COVID-19 Patients?

People who either had COVID-19, are vaccinated or both have antibod... Read More

How the Blood Supply Works in the U.S.
How the Blood Supply Works in the U.S.

Blood donation in the U.S. has a long history of science and the go... Read More

 

Can I Donate?

Ready to donate, but unsure if you qualify? Or maybe you’ve been deferred in the past — but that doesn’t necessarily mean you still can’t donate. View our most up-to-date eligibility requirements.

 

Can I Donate 

Ready to donate, but unsure if you qualify? Or maybe you’ve been deferred in the past — but that doesn’t necessarily mean you still can’t donate. View our most up-to-date eligibility requirements.