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Vitalant Applauds FDA Final Guidance, More Inclusive Blood Donor Eligibility

May 11, 2023 — Vitalant applauds the Food and Drug Administration’s landmark individual donor assessment final guidance, which for the first time in 40 years, evaluates blood donor eligibility regardless of sexual orientation or gender while maintaining the safety of the blood supply. This represents a major step forward in fostering a more inclusive blood donation experience for all those who want to roll up a sleeve and help save lives.

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Give Blood in Honor of Moms in May

May 1, 2023 — As Mother’s Day approaches, nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to give blood this May. Every two seconds a patient needs blood, including 1 in every 83 baby deliveries.

Vitalant Giving Blood Donors Special Thank-You Gift in April, National Donate Life Month

April 3, 2023 — In honor of National Donate Life Month in April, Vitalant urges all eligible donors to make an appointment to give and ensure every patient who needs blood can be treated without delay. Every day, nonprofit Vitalant needs nearly 5,000 donations to support patients, including those undergoing organ or blood marrow transplants.

Volunteer Blood Donors Needed to Reverse Prolonged Shortage

March 1, 2023 — Nonprofit Vitalant is urging all eligible blood donors to give in March to help patients amid a prolonged blood shortage, compounded by inclement weather. Cold, snow and other adverse weather conditions across the country canceled blood drives, preventing more than 1,300 donations to go uncollected in February alone.

Blood Donors Critically Needed to Share the Love in February

Feb. 1, 2023 — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant urges all eligible donors to help meet the critical patient need for blood donations. Those who share the love and make a heartfelt difference in February will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card redeemable by email.

Vitalant Statement Regarding FDA’s Proposed Individual Risk Assessment for Blood Donations

Jan. 27, 2023 – Vitalant's statement regarding the FDA’s draft guidance "Recommendations for Evaluating Donor Eligibility Using Individual Risk-Based Questions to Reduce the Risk of HIV Transmission by Blood and Blood Products".

Vitalant Welcomes Cindy Elkins and Jeff Shumway to Board of Trustees

Jan. 24, 2023 — 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.