Versiti Blood Center of Indiana

07/16/2026

Extreme heat and poor air quality are affecting parts of our region. If you are feeling well and it is safe to travel, please hydrate, eat a healthy meal and limit time outdoors before donating.

If you are not feeling well or travel is unsafe, please reschedule. Your health and safety come first. We are grateful for every donor who helps bring hope to patients across our communities.

Schedule or manage your appointment: versiti.org/donateblood

07/06/2026

This is why blood donation matters.

New Castle-Henry County EMS shared that its crews administered whole blood four times this week during emergency responses, including for a patient experiencing a life-threatening gastrointestinal bleed.

Pre-hospital blood gives EMS teams a critical tool to help stabilize patients before they reach the hospital. Versiti is proud to support this lifesaving work alongside New Castle-Henry County EMS and the partners helping bring blood closer to patients when every second counts.

Every unit starts with a blood donor. Schedule your appointment today: versiti.org

🩸This week has been a powerful reminder of why carrying whole blood is so important.🩸

Today, New Castle-Henry County EMS met with Reid EMS to provide advanced care for a patient experiencing a life-threatening gastrointestinal bleed with significant vomiting of blood. During the transfer, the patient received one unit of whole blood before being transported to Henry Community Health for continued treatment.

This marks the fourth time this week that our crews have administered whole blood during an emergency response. Every unit represents another opportunity to stabilize critically ill or injured patients before they reach definitive care.

We are proud of the teamwork between our crews and our regional EMS partners, and we’re grateful to everyone who helps make our whole blood program possible. Together, we’re bringing lifesaving care directly to our patients when every second counts.

07/04/2026

For 250 years, our nation has been shaped by people who show up for one another.
This Independence Day, we're grateful for the generosity, compassion and service that strengthen our communities every day.

At Versiti, we're honored to be part of that tradition, helping bring hope to patients, families and communities through blood donation, research and care.

From all of us at Versiti, have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

07/01/2026

🌡️ Hot weather is here, and at Versiti, your safety comes first.

If you have a blood donation appointment during the heatwave, take a few simple steps to help make your donation experience a safe and comfortable one:

💧 Drink plenty of water before and after your appointment.
🍽️ Eat a healthy meal before you donate.
👕 Wear lightweight, comfortable clothing.
❄️ Stay cool and avoid spending too much time in the heat before you arrive.

If the heat makes it unsafe for you to travel or donate, please take care of yourself first. We understand if you need to reschedule your appointment, and we hope you’ll give when the weather cools. Your donation can still make a meaningful difference for patients who depend on blood every day.

Thank you for being part of a community that helps save lives. Stay cool, stay safe, and we'll look forward to seeing you soon. ❤️

06/30/2026

Before the Fourth of July celebrations begin, make time for something lifesaving.

From June 30 through July 6, donate blood at a Versiti Donor Center and help patients who are counting on generous donors like you. As our thank-you, you’ll receive a $25 e-gift card to help with your holiday plans.

Schedule your donation today at Versiti.org and bring hope to patients this holiday week.

06/24/2026

A simple decision can have a lasting impact.

Thank you, Carl, for returning to give blood and making your first donation with Versiti. Donors like Carl help ensure blood is available for patients facing surgery, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries and other serious medical needs.

If it has been a while since your last donation, consider this your reminder that every donation matters. Whether you're returning, donating for the first time or encouraging a friend to join you, your generosity helps support patients and families across our community.

Schedule your appointment today and help keep hope moving forward. Versiti.org

06/22/2026

Step up to the plate for patients today at Victory Field. ⚾

Summer schedules fill fast, but the need for blood does not take a summer vacation. The Indianapolis Indians Blood Drive is happening now, Monday, June 22, until 6 p.m.

Stop by to donate blood and receive a pair of tickets to an Indianapolis Indians home game, while supplies last. Walk-ins are welcome.

Bring a friend, roll up a sleeve and help give patients the hope they need this summer.

06/21/2026

Today, we honor the dads, grandfathers, father figures and caregivers whose love shows up in steady, generous ways.

At Versiti, we see that same spirit in donors who give so others can have more birthdays, more milestones and more time with the people they love.

This Father’s Day, we’re grateful for every dad and every donor who helps make hope possible.

06/19/2026

Today, Versiti Blood Center of Indiana welcomed 36 HOSA-Future Health Professionals students, along with 10 judges and evaluators, for a behind-the-scenes tour and learning experience focused on blood operations, research and the pursuit of saving lives.

Students joined us from Arizona, Georgia, New Mexico, Hawaii, Colorado, Minnesota and other states. We were grateful for their curiosity, thoughtful questions and passion for health care.

Thank you to the students, judges and evaluators for visiting us today. We’re proud to support learning experiences that help inspire the next generation of health care leaders.

06/17/2026

Beacon has one request for Mascot Day: "Please stop scrolling and admire my shirt."

Good news: You can get one, too.

Donors who give blood at a Versiti donor center June 14-20 can get their paws on this summer's limited-edition Beacon T-shirt, while supplies last.

Sure, Beacon loves the attention. But what he loves even more is seeing donors step up to help patients in need. Every blood donation can make a lifesaving difference for someone counting on it.

So celebrate Mascot Day the Beacon way: save lives, spread hope and leave with a shirt that's almost as cool as the mascot himself. Schedule your appointment at Versiti.org.

❤️ Hope. It's in Our Blood.