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Blood Donation Basics

Think you know everything there is to know about blood and blood donation? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t. Check out our interesting trivia tidbits below.

What Happens to Your Body After You Donate Blood?

What Happens to Your Body After You Donate Blood?

It feels good to donate blood and save lives but it’s natural to wonder if there are physical effects when you donate. We set your mind at ease with this overview of what to expect. Read More
Easy-Peasy Blood Type Chart

Easy-Peasy Blood Type Chart

Let’s be honest, science-y stuff can feel overwhelming to many, and biology was not everyone’s forte back in school (no offense, Louis Pasteur!). But don’t worry, because we’ve got you covered with a fun recap and a colorful blood type chart.

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Get Recognized for Your Blood Donations

Get Recognized for Your Blood Donations

Saving lives through blood donation is a great feeling, but it's nice to be recognized for your selflessness, too. Find out how you can receive gift cards from a variety of retailers through our recognition program.  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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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 everything! Still, you probably know that blood is used all the time to help hospital patients, and transfusions take place constantly. Stick with us, and we’ll teach you everything you need to know about blood donation. Let’s start with …

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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
Is It Really Life or Death?

Is It Really Life or Death?

Even someone who has never donated blood understands that blood is used all the time to help hospital patients, and transfusions are commonplace.

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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 being tossed around, or even received requests from Vitalant to donate a Power Red. What exactly is this so-called Power Red blood donation, and what makes it “powerful”? Is it pumped up on steroids??
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Blood Donation Cycle

Blood Donation Cycle

Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood . However, blood donations don’t always keep up with that demand. Hospitals and blood services nonprofits have observed a common blood donation cycle throughout the year. What do we mean by that? Read More
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Honoring Our Nurses During National Nurses Week 2023

Nurses play a vital role in our healthcare system, including Vitala... Read More

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Celebrating Medical Laboratory Professionals Week

Every year during the last week of April, we celebrate Medical Labo... Read More

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Mother’s Day Has Special Meaning for Survivors of Pregnancy Complications

Mother’s Day Has Special Meaning for Survivors of Pregnancy Complications

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Feel like Family When You Visit a Vitalant Donation Center

Feel like Family When You Visit a Vitalant Donation Center

Donation center blood donors and staff form strong bonds in their m... Read More

Aspiring Nurse Endures Countless Blood Donations

Aspiring Nurse Endures Countless Blood Donations

Rammeet's constant battle against an inherited blood disorde... Read More

 

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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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