Permanent Blood Donation Deferral
Imagine the following scenario: You set out on a mission — your lifesaving mission to save the lives of hospital patients through blood donation. But soon, you receive the disappointing news. You're told you have a permanent blood donation deferral and can't give blood. What then can you do?
Celebrating Blood Collectors Week
Vitalant’s Donor Care team serves on the frontlines, working directly with donors and collecting the vital products that patients need.
The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies and Fresenius Kabi have declared Sept. 4-10, 2022, as Blood Collectors Week.
We’re proud of all the blood collectors belonging to the Vitalant family.
Hosting a Blood Drive Can Improve Mental Health and Morale
Doing good gives you purpose – and that purpose can have a lasting effect on not only you, but the people you surround yourself with. As a blood drive coordinator and advocate, you know that donating blood can vastly improve your mental health, but did you know that it can also improve the mental health of the people around you? Read on to find out more!
Holiday Blood Drives are Vital for Patients
“Coordinating a blood drive around Thanksgiving is a challenge, but well worth it,” says Dr. David Rostad. First and foremost, blood drives help patients. Blood donations decline around the holidays, and this is a way of ensuring blood is available during a critical time of year.
Student Government Empowers Others to Make a Difference
For the past six years, Activities Director and Blood Drive Coordinator, Brent Mattix has led the Roseville High School Student Government in successful blood drives. The keys to a thriving blood donor program according to Mattix – strong leaders and motivation.
