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?
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 …
Vitalant Staff Persevere During Severe Winter Weather
When Mother Nature comes between lifesaving units of blood and patients in need, Vitalant team members pull out all the stops to ensure blood donations reach their destination.
Blood Donation Wellness Check Alerts Donor to Serious Illness
John, a longtime Colorado blood donor, discovered he had a serious illness thanks to the mini-physical all donors receive before a blood donation.
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?
A Final Letter from Mitzy Edgecomb
It’s hard to believe we are in the final stretch of 2022. As we start to wrap up the final months of the year, I come to you with bittersweet news. I have accepted a new position within the Vitalant family. I will now serve as the Vice President of our West Division and will remain involved with our selfless blood drive coordinators. As I transition into this role, you will be hearing from various blood industry professionals throughout Vitalant who will share their unique insight into the fascinating process of saving lives through biotherapy.