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 Happens to Your Body After You Donate Blood?
What Happens to Your Body After You Donate Blood?

It feels good to donate blood and save lives but it’s natural to wonder if there are physical effects when you donate. We set your mind at ease with this overview of what to expect. Read More

Easy-Peasy Blood Type Chart

Easy-Peasy Blood Type Chart

Let’s be honest, science-y stuff can feel overwhelming to ... Read More

Get Recognized for Your Blood Donations

Get Recognized for Your Blood Donations

Saving lives through blood donation is a great feeling, but it'... Read More

Hosting a Blood Drive

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Donor Recognition Program Open to All Donors

Donor Recognition Program Open to All Donors

The Donor Recognition Program, commonly referred to as the “V... Read More

Help End the Post-Pandemic Donation Slump

Help End the Post-Pandemic Donation Slump

The aftermath of the pandemic continues to impact the national bloo... Read More

Blood Drive Coordinator Spotlight: Blood Recipient to Host First Blood Drive

Blood Drive Coordinator Spotlight: Blood Recipient to Host First Blood Drive

Blood drive coordinators have many reasons that motivate them to ho... Read More

Blood Donation Stories

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Mother’s Day Has Special Meaning for Survivors of Pregnancy Complications

Mother’s Day Has Special Meaning for Survivors of Pregnancy Complications

Meet three women who are forever grateful for the many blood donors... Read More

Feel like Family When You Visit a Vitalant Donation Center

Feel like Family When You Visit a Vitalant Donation Center

Donation center blood donors and staff form strong bonds in their m... Read More

Aspiring Nurse Endures Countless Blood Donations

Aspiring Nurse Endures Countless Blood Donations

Rammeet's constant battle against an inherited blood disorde... Read More

Vital News

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Honor Hypertension Awareness Month with a Blood Donation

Honor Hypertension Awareness Month with a Blood Donation

Hypertension, often referred to as high blood pressure, can affect ... Read More

Honoring Our Nurses During National Nurses Week 2023

Honoring Our Nurses During National Nurses Week 2023

Nurses play a vital role in our healthcare system, including Vitala... Read More

Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Every year during the last week of April, we celebrate Medical Labo... Read More

Blood Donation Basics

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Pump It Up: A Guide to Giving Blood in 2023

Pump It Up: A Guide to Giving Blood in 2023

Never donated blood before? There’s a first time for every... Read More

What Is a Power Red Donation?

What Is a Power Red Donation?

You may have heard the term Power Red or Power Red blood donation b... Read More

Blood Donation Cycle

Blood Donation Cycle

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood . However, blood d... Read More

What Happens to Your Body After You Donate Blood?

What Happens to Your Body After You Donate Blood?

It feels good to donate blood and save lives but it’s natural to wonder if there are physical effects when you donate. We set your mind at ease with this overview of what to expect. Read More

Easy-Peasy Blood Type Chart

Easy-Peasy Blood Type Chart

Let’s be honest, science-y stuff can feel overwhelming to many, and biology was not everyone’s forte back in school (no offense, Louis Pasteur!). But don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered with a fun recap and a colo... Read More

Get Recognized for Your Blood Donations

Get Recognized for Your Blood Donations

Saving lives through blood donation is a great feeling, but it's nice to be recognized for your selflessness, too. Find out how you can receive gift cards from a variety of retailers through our recognition program.  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.