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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 First to Provide COVID-19 Antibody Positive Rates for 250,000 Blood Donors in Support of Pandemic Response Efforts
Vitalant First to Provide COVID-19 Antibody Positive Rates for 250,000 Blood Donors in Support of Pandemic Response Efforts

Sept. 10, 2020 — To support pandemic response and preparedness efforts, today, Vitalant became the first U.S. blood services provider to release COVID-19 antibody-positive rates of more than 250,000 blood donors, June through July 2020. Those with a positive diagnostic or antibody test result are encouraged to consider registering to become a convalescent plasma donor and potentially help patients fight the disease.
National Blood Donation Week (Sept. 1 - 7) Encourages New and Active Blood Donors to Save Lives
National Blood Donation Week (Sept. 1 - 7) Encourages New and Active Blood Donors to Save Lives

Sept. 1, 2020 — To encourage more people to become blood donors, Sept. 1 - 7, 2020 has been declared as National Blood Donation Week. New blood donors are needed every day to replace those who can no longer donate.

Vitalant’s CEO Becomes First Blood Services Leader to Join CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Coalition
Vitalant’s CEO Becomes First Blood Services Leader to Join CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion Coalition

Aug. 26, 2020 — By signing on to this commitment, Vitalant pledges to cultivate a workplace where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected, and where employees feel encouraged to discuss diversity and inclusion.
Vitalant Statement on Emergency Use Authorization of Convalescent Plasma
Vitalant Statement on Emergency Use Authorization of Convalescent Plasma

Aug. 24, 2020 – The following statement regarding the FDA’s EUA for convalescent plasma can be attributed to Vitalant’s Donor Services Senior Vice President and Chief of Marketing Cliff Numark:
Vitalant Calls on Donors to Alleviate Critical Blood Shortage
Vitalant Calls on Donors to Alleviate Critical Blood Shortage

May 21, 2020 — Vitalant—the nation’s largest nonprofit, independent blood collector—serving patients in 40 states, has declared a critical shortage of blood as supplies have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients Needed for New Investigational Medication
Plasma Donations from Recovered COVID-19 Patients Needed for New Investigational Medication

May 7, 2020 — A world-renowned leader in infectious disease and transfusion medicine research, Vitalant Research Institute (VRI) is expanding plasma collections in San Francisco in the fight against COVID-19.
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