Vitalant

About Us

A history of caring for our community:

Founded in 1943, Vitalant is one of the nations oldest and largest nonprofits transfusion medicine organizations. We comprise a network of about 120 community blood centers.

In 2018, our network of blood donation centers all changed their name to Vitalant, bringing together the rich legacies of regional blood centers throughout the nation. Together with communicates across nearly 30 states, we are transforming lives coast-to-coast.

Today, Vitalant is an internationally known and respected leader that continues to push the boundaries to advance the experience, practice and application of transfusion medicine. Vitalant provides lifesaving blood and comprehensive transfusion medicine services for about 900 hospitals and their patients across the Unites. Sates.


Because of You, Life Doesn’t Stop
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. This could be a little girl in the ICU or a mother with Stage 3 leukemia. You’re part of something bigger than yourself. The ultimate pay-it-forward moment—in order to move life forward—is the simple act of giving blood. You have a source of life pulsing within you that has the power to transform another life.

Reach out today to make your life saving appointment, or take it a step further and ask about our Blood Drive program.