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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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Critical Blood Shortage Alert Issued

June 14, 2021 — On this World Blood Donor Day, Vitalant—which supplies donated blood to more than 900 hospitals across the U.S—announced that it has a critical blood shortage.

Give Blood With Vitalant, Make Saving Lives Part of Summer Schedule

June 1, 2021 - As COVID-related restrictions on people’s activities begin to be lifted and the summer season approaches, Vitalant urges new and existing donors to make time to give blood, platelets or plasma to be able to meet patient needs, both emergency and routine. The need for lifesaving blood transfusions remains steady year-round, and yet on average, donors give several thousand fewer donations during the summer months.

Nation’s Largest Blood Centers Conducting Innovative Research That Could Help Lead to Additional Changes in Donor Eligibility for Men Who Have Sex with Men

May 18, 2021 — Three of the nation’s largest blood centers have launched a pilot study through a contract funded by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that could potentially lead to changes to blood donor eligibility for men who have sex with men.

Vitalant Chief Information Officer Anthony Bobos Recognized as an ArizonaCIO ORBIE® Awards CIO of the Year

May 4, 2021 — Nonprofit blood services provider Vitalant’s Chief Information Officer (CIO) Anthony Bobos was recently recognized as the ArizonaCIO ORBIE® Awards 2021 CIO of the Year in the large enterprise category. Vitalant’s corporate offices are in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Honor Moms, Get Thanked When Giving Blood This May With Vitalant

April 28, 2021 – Vitalant urges all eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood, platelets or plasma this May in support of mothers and all patients relying on lifesaving blood transfusions. As a token of thanks, all those who come to give May 1 through May 25 will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card or a Vitalant ball cap May 26 through June 1, redeemable via email.

Give Blood With Vitalant During National Donate Life Month

Apr. 1, 2021 — National Donate Life Month in April honors those who have saved lives through the gift of organ donation. Many organ transplants require blood and platelets to support patients during surgery.