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Stories to inspire, educate, and share. Welcome to the Vitalant blog.

Whether you’re a new donor, a longtime donor or haven’t yet tried blood donation, you’ll find stories here that show why donating blood is one of the simplest, most rewarding ways to give back to your community.

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Is Donating Plasma Safe?
Is Donating Plasma Safe?

Maybe you have questions before you schedule an appointment, such as how plasma donation works, how it helps patients, and, of course, is donating plasma safe? You’ve come to the right place for answers! Read More

Why Is Blood Donation Important for Blood Transfusions?

Why Is Blood Donation Important for Blood Transfusions?

Every year, millions of people in the U.S. receive lifesaving bl... Read More

Can Anyone Become a Superhero?

Can Anyone Become a Superhero?

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Hosting a Blood Drive

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Blood Drive Coordinator Spotlight: Blood Recipient to Host First Blood Drive

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Celebrating Volunteers This April

Celebrating Volunteers This April

April is National Volunteer Month, and as blood drive coordinators,... Read More

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The Heat is On. Hospitals Need to Know Summer Blood Drives are on the Schedule

The need for blood drives and donations might sound routine, but ho... Read More

Blood Donation Stories

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Vitalant Staff Persevere During Severe Winter Weather

Vitalant Staff Persevere During Severe Winter Weather

When Mother Nature comes between lifesaving units of blood and pati... Read More

Blood Donation Wellness Check Alerts Donor to Serious Illness

Blood Donation Wellness Check Alerts Donor to Serious Illness

John, a longtime Colorado blood donor, discovered he had a serious ... Read More

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Five Things to Know About Thrombosis and Vitalant’s Coagulation Laboratory on World Thrombosis Day

Five Things to Know About Thrombosis and Vitalant’s Coagulation Laboratory on World Thrombosis Day

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Vitalant HLA Laboratories Part of the Healthcare Team that Helped the US Reach 1 Million Organ Transplants

Vitalant HLA Laboratories Part of the Healthcare Team that Helped the US Reach 1 Million Organ Transplants

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Dylan Bowen Found His Purpose at Vitalant

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Blood Donation Basics

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Pump It Up: A Guide to Giving Blood in 2023

Pump It Up: A Guide to Giving Blood in 2023

Never donated blood before? There’s a first time for every... Read More

What Is a Power Red Donation?

What Is a Power Red Donation?

You may have heard the term Power Red or Power Red blood donation b... Read More

Blood Donation Cycle

Blood Donation Cycle

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood . However, blood d... Read More

Is Donating Plasma Safe?

Is Donating Plasma Safe?

Maybe you have questions before you schedule an appointment, such as how plasma donation works, how it helps patients, and, of course, is donating plasma safe? You’ve come to the right place for answers! Read More

Why Is Blood Donation Important for Blood Transfusions?

Why Is Blood Donation Important for Blood Transfusions?

Every year, millions of people in the U.S. receive lifesaving blood transfusions. So what exactly is a blood transfusion, anyway?

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Can Anyone Become a Superhero?

Can Anyone Become a Superhero?

Even before the release of the latest highly anticipated superhero film, most everyone daydreamed about being a superhero at one point or another. But what does it mean to be a superhero, anyway?  Read More

 

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Ready to donate, but unsure if you qualify? Or maybe you’ve been deferred in the past — but that doesn’t necessarily mean you still can’t donate. View our most up-to-date eligibility requirements.

 

Can I Donate 

Ready to donate, but unsure if you qualify? Or maybe you’ve been deferred in the past — but that doesn’t necessarily mean you still can’t donate. View our most up-to-date eligibility requirements.

 
 
 
 

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