Is Donating Plasma Safe?
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!
Donate for Mothers, ADVANCE Study Receive ABC Awards
Earlier this month, America’s Blood Centers (ABC), the national organization of community-based, independent blood centers that supply 60% of the nation’s blood supply, recognized leaders from across the country for excellence in supporting the nation’s blood supply over the last year as part of its annual Awards of Excellence.
Blood Drive Coordinator Spotlight: Blood Recipient to Host First Blood Drive
Blood drive coordinators have many reasons that motivate them to host a blood drive. For many, their lives have been touched by blood donation through a friend, family member, or co-worker. For others, like Kerri their personal experience as a blood recipient inspires them to pay it forward.
Hospital Prepares for Trauma Season
‘It’s my lifeline:’ During worst blood shortage ever, hospital prepares for trauma season
Celebrating Volunteers This April
April is National Volunteer Month, and as blood drive coordinators, you already know the importance of volunteering. April is a great month to encourage your family, friends and coworkers to support your drives in new ways!
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 hospitals need to know summer blood drives are on the schedule. As of the date of this article, there is a need for 3,000 more blood drives* May through August for Vitalant to meet the medical needs of patients and healthcare partners nationwide.