Be sure to review Vitalant’ s latest COVID-19 FAQ prior to your appointment.
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
View Articles >
Vitalant Account Manager Wins ADRP Donor Recruiter of the Year Award, Shares Best Practices
Vitalant Account Manager Wins ADRP Donor Recruiter of the Year Award, Shares Best Practices

Blood Drive Coordinators play a vital role in supporting hospital p... Read More

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

Read More

Blood Donation Stories
View Articles >
Blood Donors Made a Decade (and Counting) of Family Memories Possible for Dan
Blood Donors Made a Decade (and Counting) of Family Memories Possible for Dan

Ten years ago, doctors gave Dan a 50/50 chance at survival after he... Read More

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

Vital News
View Articles >
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
View Articles >
Is Donating Blood Safe?
Is Donating Blood Safe?

It’s no secret that blood donations save lives — after ... Read More

A Brief History of Blood Transfusion and Blood Donation
A Brief History of Blood Transfusion and Blood Donation

Making a blood donation at a Vitalant location today means being we... Read More

Low Blood Donation
Low Blood Donation

Summer plans are often fun, but for hospital patients, the summer s... 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.