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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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Widespread Snow and Ice Disrupting Nation’s Blood Supply

Feb. 18, 2021 – Severe winter storms bringing debilitating snow, ice and cold to much of the United States are causing widespread concern for the nation’s blood supply.

Give from the Heart; Give Blood with Vitalant in February

Feb. 2, 2021 – One of the benefits of blood donation is the mini-physical every donor receives, including a check of pulse and blood pressure as well as a cholesterol test. February is Heart Health Month, a great time to give blood and get a health check.

Resolve to Give Blood with Vitalant

Jan. 4, 2021 - Vitalant encourages people to help meet the ongoing need for blood, platelets and convalescent plasma by resolving to donate this January—National Blood Donor Month.

Give One Last Gift this Holiday Season with a Blood Donation

Dec. 8, 2020 – Vitalant encourages new and existing donors of all blood types to give one last gift this holiday season by giving blood for patients in need. Giving blood, platelets or plasma continues to be an essential activity as designated by the U.S. Surgeon General and Federal Emergency Management Agency during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Three Ways to Connect this Holiday Season and Help Save Lives: Give Blood, Platelets or COVID Plasma

Nov. 17, 2020 – As the pandemic causes people to skip traveling and change family gatherings during the holidays, there are still three ways to commemorate the giving season and help support patients in need: donate blood, platelets or COVID plasma, also called convalescent plasma.

Joint Statement on the Blood Supply

Oct. 16, 2020 – The blood supply in the United States is critically low and the majority of the country’s blood centers are reporting significant declines in their blood collections. As the nation confronts new surges of COVID-19 cases, blood services organizations across the country are joining together to urge eligible individuals to make and keep an appointment to donate blood now.