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America's Blood Centers is the national association of independent, community blood centers dedicated to providing a safe and available blood supply for every patient in need.

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States Are Moving Quickly on Bills Related to Directed and Autologous Donations and Vaccination Status Labeling

February 18, 2026
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New National Blood Donation Data Released Showing Shifts in Donors, Patients, and Emergency Care

February 2, 2026
Letters and Comments

ABC Submits Comments to CDC on the 2025 National Blood Collection and Utilization Survey

January 30, 2026
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Joint Statement: Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Nation Braces for Severe Winter Weather

January 23, 2026
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National Blood Donor Month: An opportunity to engage with your member of Congress

January 21, 2026
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ABC Calls on Congress to Act Now to Modernize Blood Center Regulations

December 23, 2025
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Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Volunteer Blood Donors as National Blood Donor Month Approaches

December 17, 2025
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Why Congressional Visits Matter: Lessons from The Community Blood Center’s Engagement with Congressman Tony Wied

December 8, 2025
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ABC Urges Americans to Donate Blood This Giving Tuesday in Advance of Holiday Season

December 2, 2025

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Liberal Transfusion Strategy Recommended for Cardiac Patients

September 15, 2025
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Platelet Transfusion Guidelines Published

September 8, 2025
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Prehospital Blood Transfusion Report Draft Available

September 1, 2025
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Vasovagal Reaction Risk Profile Differences Explored

August 18, 2025
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DEHP Alternative Blood Bag Quality Explored

August 11, 2025
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2026 Hospital IPPS Final Rule Published

August 4, 2025
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Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Testing Requirement Removed

July 28, 2025
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Comments: HHS Unnecessary Regulations RFI

July 14, 2025
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Behavioral Risk Factors Associated with Syphilis Infections

June 30, 2025
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Our Advocacy Priorities

ABC is committed to advancing public policies that promote safety, increase availability, and spur innovation.

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Advocacy Agenda
Strengthening the Blood Supply
Diversifying the Donor Base
Action Center
Advocacy Updates
Blood Advocacy Week

Latest Resources

No matter who you are - from a member blood center employee to the media to a current or future blood donor - we provide the information and educational tools you need.

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Vein to Vein: The Science of Blood Donation, a High School Education Program
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2024 blood donation statistics
U.S. Blood Donation Statistics and Public Messaging Guide
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The Blood Bulletin
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Upcoming Events

Connect, share, learn, network, and discover at America's Blood Centers meetings, workshops, and events.

March 9, 2026

2026 Annual Meeting

Loews Ventana Canyon
May 12

2026 ADRP Annual Conference

Hyatt Regency Minneapolis
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Recognition Events

Learn, share, and recognize the power of America's blood donors.

National Trauma Awareness Month

May 1 - May 31
Nationwide

National Trauma Awareness Month in May highlights the importance of…

National Minority Donor Awareness Month

August 1 - August 31
Nationwide

National Minority Donor Awareness Month, celebrated in August, shines a…

Back to School Season: Recognize Students’ Lifesaving Impact

August 1 / 8:00 am - August 31 / 5:00 pm
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As the back-to-school season approaches, students have a unique opportunity…

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Impact

Our member blood centers are located in 45 states and Quebec, Canada.

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of blood collection

Independent blood centers collect more than half of the U.S. and 25% of the Canadian blood supply, serving more than 150 million people and 3,500 hospitals and healthcare facilities.

daily donations needed

Our members are working to help bring in the 33,000 blood donations that are needed every day to meet patient needs. These lifesaving donations support everything from acute care to ongoing disease management.

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donor facilities

Independent blood centers operate more than 700 donor facilities in more than 1,100 communities, investing in the health of their local communities through research, disease management programs, and clinical expertise.

Partnerships

We collaborate with many organizations who help strengthen the blood supply and promote blood donation including:

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