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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

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08/21/2026

Summer is not over yet!🩸Donate blood, score 2 free Pirates tickets! 🏴‍☠️

Give at a Pirates Blood Drive this August at PNC Park or locations across Pittsburgh and receive a voucher for two tickets to a 2026 home game (Sunday through Thursday).

In June, Pirates fans helped collect more than 750 units of blood to support local patients. Let’s knock August drives out of the park as well! ⚾

Schedule now at vitalant.org/pirates!

08/20/2026

When Michelle became the new Township Manager of Buffalo Township, she knew she wanted to make a difference in her community, and hosting a blood drive quickly became a priority. ❤️🩸

As a first-time Blood Drive Coordinator, Michelle partnered with Vitalant to get the process started. Around the same time, she was contacted by the family of a local Washington County resident whose medical treatments depended on lifesaving blood transfusions. Inspired to help, Michelle worked with the family to host two community blood drives in his honor. First-time donors rolled up their sleeves alongside donors returning after years away, all united by a shared commitment to helping patients in need.

The experience inspired Michelle in another way. She made her own first blood donation and plans to continue hosting blood drives in Buffalo Township.

"Blood donation saves lives," Michelle says. "Anything can happen at any time."

Thank you, Michelle, for your leadership, compassion, and commitment to strengthening your community through blood donation. Your efforts are helping ensure local patients have access to the blood they need when they need it most.

Interested in hosting a blood drive to support hospitals and patients in need? Learn more at vitalant.org/BloodDrive.

08/19/2026

Jess is a dedicated blood donor who makes it a priority to give every 56 days. ❤️🩸

She has been donating blood since high school, inspired by her own family's experience after her dad needed lifesaving blood transfusions due to heart problems. Seeing firsthand how blood donations can help patients in need motivated her to become a lifelong donor.

She's also a passionate advocate for blood donation, often encouraging friends who may be nervous about donating for the first time. Her go-to response? "I'll go with you!"

Jess wants people to know that donating blood is simple, usually taking less than an hour, but the impact can last a lifetime.

"You never know who you'll be helping," she says.

Thank you, Jess, for your commitment to helping patients and for inspiring others to roll up their sleeves and save lives. ❤️

Make your life-saving appointment at vitalant.org.

08/18/2026

Kip’s Tea & Coffee Co. brought the perfect touch to our morning at the Pittsburgh/Greentree Vitalant location! ☕✨ Swing by before 11 a.m. and treat yourself to your favorite coffee or tea. With so many delicious syrup options to choose from, there's something for everyone. Happy Tuesday!

08/17/2026

Meet Jenny, Donor Care Supervisor at Vitalant’s Greensburg Donation Center! ❤️

Jenny has been part of the Vitalant team for four years, beginning her career in phlebotomy through plasma donations. What she loves most about her role is helping people, meeting new donors, and building lasting relationships with the regular donors who return time and again to give blood or platelets.

For first-time donors, Jenny focuses on creating a comfortable and welcoming experience. She takes the time to walk them through the donation process, answer questions, and ease any concerns, while making sure to keep the conversation friendly and relaxed.

Jenny is also proud of the strong culture at the Greensburg donation center. "We all help each other wherever needed," she says. "We're a close-knit team."

That team includes two long-time colleagues, Frank and Mark.

⭐Frank has been at the Greensburg location for 12 years and with Vitalant for 15 years. His favorite part of the job is getting to know donors and experiencing their kindness. He says many donors give simply because they know it's the right thing to do.

⭐Mark has been serving donors in Greensburg for six years. He believes that every day brings an opportunity to make a difference. "Whether you're having a great day or a not-so-great day, you know you're helping others," he says. "That's why it's important to come in prepared and with a positive attitude."

Thank you, Jenny, Frank, and Mark, for your dedication to our donors and your commitment to helping save lives through blood donation. Your compassion, teamwork, and service make a difference every day. ❤️🩸

Visit vitalant.org to find a blood drive or donation center near you and meet more of the incredible Vitalant team members who make lifesaving donations possible.

08/15/2026

Your next self-care break could help a patient, too. 🩸😌

For National Relaxation Day, we’re taking a cue from George, who has made 618 platelet donations.

Today’s platelet donation experience is a lot more comfortable than when George started. With a lap tray and everything he needs within reach, he can settle in, relax and enjoy some downtime while donating platelets patients rely on.

So if your idea of relaxation includes a comfy chair, a favorite show, a good book or a little time to yourself, platelet donation might be worth adding to your self-care routine.

💬 What’s your favorite way to relax?

Learn more about platelet donation and what to expect: vitalant.org/platelet

08/14/2026

Congratulations to our newest Blood Bank Tech Program graduates! 🎉 Over the past weeks they have been learning the fundamentals of blood banking, gaining the knowledge and skills that will help save lives every day. We’re proud to celebrate their hard work and dedication as they take this next step in their journey. 🩸👏

08/13/2026

Your blood type is only part of what makes your blood unique. 🩸

For Javier, donating blood is a simple way to give back. But every donation also plays a role in building a diverse blood supply that can help patients receive well-matched blood when they need a transfusion.

Why does diversity in blood donation matter? Blood types and other blood characteristics are inherited. When people from a wide range of backgrounds donate, it helps create a blood supply that better reflects the diverse patients who rely on blood transfusions.

During National Minority Donor Awareness Month, Javier is reminding us that every community has a role to play.

❤️ Have you ever donated blood? Tell us what inspired you to give.

Ready to donate? Schedule your appointment through the link in our bio.

08/12/2026

💜 Giving back is in Tammy's blood.

Inspired by her father, Tammy began donating blood as soon as she was old enough, making it a family tradition that continues to this day.

Her commitment to donation was reinforced during the pandemic, when she set a goal to donate platelets every month. On her birthday, after completing her 12th platelet donation of the year, she met a cancer survivor who shared how donated platelets helped save his life and made his treatment possible. The grateful stranger even bought her breakfast, turning an ordinary donation day tradition into an unforgettable moment.

Tammy later experienced the impact of blood donation from another perspective when her own father needed lifesaving transfusions following major heart surgery.

Today, Tammy has reached an incredible milestone: 125 platelet donations! She is a familiar face at our Fox Chapel Donation Center and credits the wonderful staff, including her favorite team member, Jerry, for making every visit special.

Thank you, Tammy, for your dedication to helping save lives, and thank you to Jerry and the Fox Chapel team for supporting donors every step of the way. ❤️🩸

Follow in Jerry's footsteps and start a donation tradition of your own. Make an appointment today at vitalant.org.

08/11/2026

For 20 years, Angela has been helping connect blood donors with patients in need, including the last 10 years with Vitalant. For the past four years, she has served as Donor Care Supervisor at our Moon Donation Center, where she's supported by dedicated team members Annika and Donna.

What keeps Angela motivated? Being part of something bigger than herself and helping save lives every day.

She is continually inspired by the generosity of blood donors.

"My donors are coming out of the kindness of their heart and are very selfless. They're giving a part of themselves to help save a life."

Angela is passionate about ensuring first-time donors have a positive experience. She takes time to explain how to prepare for a donation by staying hydrated, eating well, and getting plenty of rest. Her goal is simple: help every donor feel comfortable and confident so they'll return.

Angela also believes a positive workplace leads to a great donor experience. She tries to show up each day with an attitude of "we're going to get it done" and makes a point to check in with her team, ask about their lives outside of work, and make sure they have the support they need to succeed.

Building relationships is one of the most rewarding parts of her job. Whether she's meeting donors who have been giving blood for 60 or 70 years or hearing personal stories about loved ones whose lives depended on blood transfusions, those moments reinforce the importance of Vitalant's mission.

Thank you, Donna, Annika, and Angela, for the compassion, positivity, and dedication you bring to our donors and community every day. ❤️🩸

Visit vitalant.org to find a blood drive or donation center near you and meet more of the incredible Vitalant team members who make lifesaving donations possible.

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