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Vitalant Applauds FDA Final Guidance, More Inclusive Blood Donor Eligibility 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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Vitalant Calls on Blood Donors to Help Patients During March, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month
Vitalant Calls on Blood Donors to Help Patients During March, Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month

March 1, 2022—Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant, which serves about 900 hospitals across the U.S., urges all eligible donors to give blood during Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month in March and help patients who rely on regular donations to support their treatment, as well as emergency patient needs.

Blood Donors Urged to Give from the Heart in February
Blood Donors Urged to Give from the Heart in February

Feb. 4, 2022 — Vitalant encourages all eligible blood donors to give from the heart to help meet an urgent need for patients in February, Heart Health Month. In addition to helping save patients’ lives, every blood donor receives a mini-physical checking their pulse and blood pressure and a cholesterol test.

National Blood Shortage: Omicron Variant, Other Factors Decimate Blood Supply, More Donors Needed to Make Appointments Now
National Blood Shortage: Omicron Variant, Other Factors Decimate Blood Supply, More Donors Needed to Make Appointments Now

Jan. 10, 2022 — A national blood shortage is further stressing the nation’s fragile healthcare system. Vitalant, which services about 900 hospitals across 28 states, currently has a historic, two-year low blood supply.

Vitalant: Blood Donors Needed to Prevent Shortage During January, National Blood Donor Month
Vitalant: Blood Donors Needed to Prevent Shortage During January, National Blood Donor Month

Jan. 3, 2022 — Vitalant is urging all eligible donors to resolve to give blood in January and help prevent a shortage. Many blood and platelet donation appointments remain available in the new year, a worrisome sign that Vitalant could experience a blood shortage.

Vitalant Plea: Remember Blood Donation in Holiday Giving
Vitalant Plea: Remember Blood Donation in Holiday Giving

Dec. 1, 2021 — On average, blood donors give about 6,000 fewer donations through Vitalant in December than other months, but patients can’t take a holiday from needing blood. Vitalant urges all donors to make an appointment and make a difference this holiday season.

 Donors Urged to Give Thanks, Give Blood with Vitalant
Donors Urged to Give Thanks, Give Blood with Vitalant

Nov. 1, 2021 — As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Vitalant is urging all who are eligible to give thanks for their good health, give blood or platelets and help patients who don’t get a holiday from needing blood transfusions

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