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Patient Survives Major Accident
The need for blood can happen in an instant. That’s why regular blood donation is so important. And no one will be more thankful for your generous gift than the hospital patients who need a transfusion…
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Veterans Day: Proud to Serve the Community
My name is Felecia Renee Mercado. I am a technical services support specialist at Vitalant in Pittsburgh, and a nearly 22-year Army veteran.
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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.
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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.