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Vitalant unites blood, biologics, talent, and innovation to save and improve lives 🩸❤️ Welcome to the official page for Vitalant - Pennsylvania & Ohio. CT.

This page serves as a resource for updates, information and other content relating to blood donation, the patients they help and the volunteers who help save lives. Our social media platforms are not monitored 24/7, however, our team responds regularly during typical business hours to comments and questions. Those hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. For urgent questions, please call 877-258-4825. We enjoy the opportunity to engage with our community members and commit to keeping a welcoming platform for those interacting with our mission. We welcome your feedback. The viewpoints, opinions and actions expressed in comments from those on this page or linked assets are those of the individual themselves and may not reflect Vitalant’s position or policies and we do not confirm the accuracy of any posting. Content posted on this page should not be considered medical advice. Always verify information with a qualified medical professional before taking any action. Vitalant is not responsible for comments or wall postings made by visitors to this page, and reserves the right to delete postings that we believe are inappropriate or offensive or otherwise violates Vitalant’s Terms of Use (https://www.vitalant.org/Terms-of-Use.aspx), Facebook Community Standards (facebook.com/communitystandards) or:
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Additionally, Vitalant reserves the right to ban or block postings from accounts responsible for repeat or egregious offenses of this policy. Reminder: Facebook encourages all users to utilize the “Report” feature when they find content that violates their community standards.

03/03/2026

Shoutout to our Pitt Communications students who have been out on campus helping recruit donors for their upcoming university blood drive. 🩸

One donation can help save multiple lives by supporting patients facing trauma, cancer treatment, surgery, and other medical needs.

Want to make an impact on your campus or in your community? Host a blood drive or schedule a donation at Vitalant.org.

03/01/2026

Celebrating the next generation of lifesavers. 🩸🎓

Congratulations to the graduating Blood Bank Technology class in the Northeast. Your dedication and precision help ensure patients receive the safe, lifesaving blood they depend on every day.

Graduates: Mechin Flowers, Caroline Ritzert, Megan Rouse, Shania Beistline, Breona Pippens, and Raven Ducut

Instructor: Latavia Lee

Behind every blood donation is a skilled professional making transfusions possible. Join us in congratulating these graduates as they begin this vital work. 💜

02/27/2026

Sofia is out on campus putting up flyers and rallying her peers for her upcoming blood drive. 🩸

Type O blood is critical in emergencies because it can be given to patients of any blood type when there is no time to test. It is often the first blood used in trauma situations, and supplies must be constantly replenished.

Want to make an impact like Sofia? Host a blood drive at your school or organization and help ensure lifesaving blood is ready when it matters most. Visit Vitalant.org to learn more.

02/26/2026

When Margo stepped up to coordinate blood drives at her workplace, she didn’t just say “yes” she jumped in with heart and purpose. ❤️

As a dedicated blood donor herself, Margo knows firsthand how powerful one donation can be. She loves seeing her coworkers come together around a shared goal: saving lives. There’s something truly special about watching a workplace unite to make a real impact in the community.

Margo understands that every donor matters and that each donation can help provide vital support to patients relying on transfusions. All it takes is a little time and dedication to make a lasting difference.

02/25/2026

Community in action. 🩸💜

Thank you to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for hosting a blood drive and to dedicated donors Mike and Sue for taking one hour out of their day to give and help save lives.

Most people in the U.S. are eligible to donate, yet only about 3% do. Be part of the difference. Schedule your appointment at vitalant.org.

02/24/2026

Meet Aoife, a proud blood donation advocate at the University of Pittsburgh. 💜🩸

As an advocate, she helps raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood to support cancer, trauma and sickle cell patients, moms, babies and so many others relying on transfusions. She educates her peers and encourages friends and family to step up and give.

Through social media, campus events and everyday conversations, Aoife is turning her voice into action. You can too. Become an advocate at https://brnw.ch/21x0elN.

02/19/2026

Ellie donated for the first time and already has her next appointment scheduled 🩸

Most people in the U.S. are eligible to give blood, yet only about 3% actually donate. Ellie decided to be part of that 3% and help ensure blood is available when patients need it most.

If you’re eligible, you can make a lifesaving difference. Check your eligibility and schedule today at Vitalant.org.

02/18/2026

Patty has given more than 270 lifesaving donations at our Greentree Donation Center. 🩸

She began with whole blood, then gave platelets, and now donates plasma to help keep our community’s blood supply strong and ready for patients in need.

Dedicated donors like Patty make a lasting impact. Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Be the reason someone gets the care they need. Schedule today at Vitalant.org.

02/17/2026

Communications Interns Phoenix and Sofia are campus advocates at the University of Pittsburgh, using their voices to raise awareness for blood donation. 🩸

Advocates help educate others, inspire friends and family to give, and support patients facing cancer, trauma, sickle cell disease, childbirth complications and more.

Vitalant is looking for like-minded ambassadors ready to make an impact in their schools, workplaces and communities.

Because of you, life doesn’t stop.

Learn more at https://brnw.ch/21x01tb.

02/16/2026

👏 Shoutout to the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police for stepping up to help save lives! Their recent blood drive collected 21 units, providing critical support for patients in our community.

Donors of all blood types are needed, especially Type O, which can help the most patients in emergencies. There is no substitute for human blood, making every donation vital to maintaining a safe and steady supply.

Be the reason someone gets the care they need. Schedule your appointment today at Vitalant.org ❤️

02/15/2026

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Vitalant—one of the nation’s oldest and largest non-profit community blood service providers—supplies comprehensive transfusion medicine services for nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care partners for patients in need across 40 states. Vitalant inspires local communities to serve the needs of others and transform lives through the selfless act of donating blood. It operates a world-renowned transfusion medicine research institute, owns a biological products distribution service and co-owns a high-volume donor testing laboratory joint venture. Vitalant exists to help people realize their life-transforming potential by offering convenient blood donation opportunities and sharing our expertise in transfusion medicine. Founded in 1943, Vitalant is one of the nation’s oldest and largest nonprofit transfusion medicine organizations. We comprise a network of nearly a dozen community blood centers, each with its own rich history and legacy. Vitalant is an internationally known and respected leader that continues to push the boundaries to advance the experience, practice and application of transfusion medicine.With our national footprint, deep community roots and specialized services, we are the thread that connects people and resources together to fuel progress in transfusion medicine. Our shared mission to save and improve the lives of others is our greatest strength. Read more about our collective impact.We are deeply committed to making a transformative difference in people’s lives by:

Bringing together top experts in our field

Inspiring people to give blood

Producing a safe and ready blood supply

Offering specialized patient services and pharmaceuticals

Advancing cutting-edge research, and

Embracing continuous quality improvement and operational excellence.

Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 1,000 hospitals across 40 states. Millions of people in communities throughout these states depend on generous volunteer blood donors and our dedicated team to make sure lifesaving blood is available when and where it is needed. Learn more about special donation opportunities, news and activities in your community and beyond. World-renowned, Vitalant Research Institute is engaged in scientific studies ranging from blood donor epidemiology to cellular therapy to virus discovery. Vitalant is a partner in the operation of Creative Testing Solutions, the largest independent blood donor testing organization in the U.S. Several high volume laboratories spanning the country test 75 percent of the nation’s blood supply. Our BioCare for-profit subsidiary has wide-reaching distribution capabilities to quickly and efficiently deliver therapeutic biologicals such as albumin, coagulation factors and Rh immune globulin to hospitals, clinics and physician offices. CanyonCARE Rx, part of BioCare, is a full service pharmacy specializing in medications for hemophilia, von Willebrand disease and other bleeding disorders. And, our organization is self-insured with our wholly-owned subsidiary Canyon State Insurance. Vitalant is a founding member of AABB (a professional organization that provides standards development and accreditation for blood centers) and was a driving force in the creation of America's Blood Centers (a consortium of independent community blood centers throughout the U.S. and Canada, including Vitalant). Both organizations play a major role in communicating advances in transfusion medicine nationwide.