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Blood Donation Basics

Think you know everything there is to know about blood and blood donation? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. Check out our interesting trivia tidbits below.

Blood Donation Cycle

Blood Donation Cycle

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood . However, blood donations don’t always keep up with that demand. Hospitals and blood services nonprofits have observed a common blood donation cycle throughout the year. What do we mean by that? Read More
How to Help Hospital Patients if You Have a Blood Donation Deferral

How to Help Hospital Patients if You Have a Blood Donation Deferral

Imagine the following scenario: You set out on a mission — your lifesaving mission to save the lives of hospital patients through blood donation. But soon, you receive the disappointing news. You're told you have a permanent blood donation deferral and can't give blood. What then can you do?

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Is Donating Blood Safe?

Is Donating Blood Safe?

It’s no secret that blood donations save lives — after all, 1 in every 7 people entering a hospital needs blood. But you may be wondering: Is donating blood safe? 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 welcomed into a clean, modern facility; screened thoroughly to ensure your safety and blood recipients’ safety. But the history of blood donation didn't have the smoothest start. Learn more. Read More
Blood Donation Can Improve Your Mental Health

Blood Donation Can Improve Your Mental Health

Learn How Saving Lives Brings You Happiness and Confidence 

Did you know that helping others has a positive effect on your mental health? It may seem too good to be true, but when you give blood and save lives, you’re opening the door to a treasure trove of mental and emotional rewards.

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Low Blood Donation

Low Blood Donation

Summer plans are often fun, but for hospital patients, the summer stretch is no picnic.  Read More
Mother’s Day Memories Are Made Possible by Blood Donation

Mother’s Day Memories Are Made Possible by Blood Donation

As we celebrate Mother's Day in May, a young mom shares how her life was saved by the generosity of blood donors. That’s why blood donation is a great way to mark Mother’s Day or to honor the mother figure in your life. Read More
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 information designed to keep the blood supply safe from bloodborne diseases, and also keep patients safe. The good news is most deferrals aren't permanent. 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 antibodies in their plasma. If blood donors’ antibodies are high enough, their plasma can help patients with weakened immune systems who are battling the virus. 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 good heart of giving blood donors. In most cases, family members donate blood for their loved ones but for a sustainable blood supply, we need everyone to give blood. Read More
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Patients Need You

Become part of someone’s story by making a lifesaving blood donation. You could be the reason a father sees his child graduate, a young cancer patient celebrates his fifth birthday, or a sickle cell sufferer finds pain relief.

 

Patients Need You 

Become part of someone’s story by making a lifesaving blood donation. You could be the reason a father sees his child graduate, a young cancer patient celebrates his 5th birthday, or a sickle cell sufferer finds pain relief.

 
 
 

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Blood Drive Coordinator Uses Unique Approach to Motivate Donors

Blood Drive Coordinator Uses Unique Approach to Motivate Donors

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Gratitude for Donors Who Helped Save His Son’s Life Leads to Giving Back

Gratitude for Donors Who Helped Save His Son’s Life Leads to Giving Back

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Vitalant HLA Laboratories Part of the Healthcare Team that Helped the US Reach 1 Million Organ Transplants

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Dylan Bowen Found His Purpose at Vitalant

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Dylan Bowen Found His Purpose at Vitalant

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Dylan is refle... Read More

Honoring International Donor Recruitment Professionals Day

Honoring International Donor Recruitment Professionals Day

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Blood Donation Stories

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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

 

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.