Uniting for a Stronger Future
By leveraging their combined expertise and resources, Vitalant and San Diego Blood Bank will offer integrated support, expanded reach, and advanced capabilities to donors, healthcare partners and patients alike.“This partnership brings together the national reach and resources of Vitalant with San Diego Blood Bank’s deep regional expertise and trusted community relationships,” said Douglas Morton, CEO of San Diego Blood Bank. “Partnering with Vitalant now helps to further strengthen the impact of our mission. Together, we will unlock new opportunities to serve our community and enhance the resiliency of our blood supply, while continuing our unwavering commitment to donors, volunteers, hospitals, and patients.”
“San Diego Blood Bank has served Southern California for 75 years,” said David R. Green, CEO of Vitalant. “We look forward to building upon that legacy, offering our national resources and capabilities in transfusion medicine and biotherapies to enhance healthcare delivery. We’re grateful to both boards of directors for recognizing this opportunity to be stronger, together.”
The transaction is expected to close by mid-2026, subject to regulatory review. Upon closing, San Diego Blood Bank will become a subsidiary of Vitalant, retaining its name and Douglas Morton as CEO. A dedicated transition board of directors will also be established, ensuring a thoughtful and seamless merger that maximizes community benefit.
“We are dedicated to a smooth transition that prioritizes the needs of our community,” added Morton. “Together, we are stronger and better positioned to save and improve lives across Southern California and beyond.”