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Vitalant today announced two business and community leaders are joining its Board of Trustees; Cindy Elkins and Jeff Shumway were appointed in November 2022 for service beginning in 2023.

Jan. 9, 2023 — The blood supply for about 900 hospitals nationwide recently dipped to its lowest level in a year at Vitalant, triggering a blood emergency for the nonprofit blood services provider. Eligible donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed now to schedule an appointment and donate in the days and weeks ahead to prevent delays for patients who need transfusions. 

Dec. 1, 2022 — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to schedule a December blood donation appointment to ensure patients don’t have to wait for their lifesaving treatments this holiday season.

Nov. 21, 2022 — On behalf of the Vitalant family, we want to express our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the tragic shooting at Club Q on Saturday night.

Nov. 1, 2022 — This November, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to schedule a blood donation to help ensure all patients have blood available to them in their time of need.

Sept. 30, 2022 — As the southeastern U.S. continues to feel the effects of Hurricane Ian, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is encouraging all eligible donors to roll up their sleeves to help patients at about 900 hospitals it serves,...