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Do You Know Your Blood Type? Blood Types Explained
Knowing your blood type is important, but do you know why? Bone up on your blood type trivia by reading this article, then amaze your friends with your knowledge.
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Meet Mason
Mason is just one of the patients who has benefitted from pioneering therapy developed by the Vitalant Research Institute.
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Arizona Sports Team Virtual Challenge Provides 516 Blood Donations for Hospital Patients
Read about how a collaboration between Arizona's sports teams made a huge impact for patients.
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California Teachers Connect Students to Lifesaving Mission
Two California communities came together to save lives during the pandemic, thanks to two dedicated high school educators and blood drive coordinators.
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New Donor Recognition Program
As a blood drive coordinator, you may receive questions about Vitalant’s new national donor recognition program that launched in January.