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Reflections on the past, present and future of Vitalant

Vitalant’s mission to ensure a safe, ample blood supply for our nation began 78 years ago as Salt River Blood Bank in Phoenix, Arizona, and has grown to encompass nearly 120 donation centers from coast-to-coast.

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Hosting a Blood Drive

When you host a blood drive, you are making a direct connection between the people you know around you and the hospital patients whose lives depend on the availability of blood.

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Iron Myth Buster

Think you know about iron in food? Separate fact from fiction, and learn some cool stuff along the way.

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Five Reasons to Donate Blood

Are you a new donor, or trying to convince someone to donate blood? Check out our top reasons to become a blood donor. There's more to it than saving lives.

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Did You Know? Blood Usage Facts.

Each year, nearly 5 million Americans need blood transfusions. But which patients use the most blood might surprise you.

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Meet Avari, who celebrated a blood transfusion milestone

Thanks to countless blood donors, Avari was able to celebrate a huge milestone in her ongoing battle with a rare blood disorder.

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