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Improving Healthcare, Changing Lives

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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Legislation Introduced to Expand Access to Palliative Blood Transfusions

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New Administration’s Impact on Blood Centers Post-2024 Election

November 19, 2024
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CMS Recognition of Prehospital Blood Transfusions is an Important Victory for Patient Care 

November 14, 2024
One-Pagers and FAQs

Safeguarding the Blood Supply Against Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

November 5, 2024
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The Hospice CARE Act of 2024 Introduced to Expand Access to Palliative Blood Transfusions 

November 4, 2024
Press Releases

Hurricane Milton: Available Blood Supply Supported Immediate Needs in Florida

October 11, 2024
Press Releases

Hurricane Milton: Blood and Platelet Donations Needed to Maintain Blood Supply

October 9, 2024
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Donate Blood Before the Storm Hits to Help Save Lives

October 9, 2024
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FDA Clarifies Product Licensure Process for Blood Centers

October 8, 2024
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ABC Executive Fellows Program: Leadership Development in the Blood Community

September 20, 2024

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ABC Newsletter, Letters and Comments

Prehospital Blood Comments to CMS Proposal

September 6, 2024
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Public Health Research Toolkit for Improve Collaboration

August 30, 2024
ABC Newsletter

Optimal Transfusion Strategy: FFP to RBC Transfusion Ratio Study

August 23, 2024
ABC Newsletter

OctaplasLG Powder Authorized for Emergency Use by FDA

August 16, 2024
ABC Newsletter

Mpox Public Health Emergency Announced by WHO

August 16, 2024
ABC Newsletter

2025 CMS IPPS Rule Excludes Blood from Essential Medicines List

August 9, 2024
ABC Newsletter

Blood Donations Are Encouraged Nationwide Amid Low Blood Supply Levels

August 9, 2024
ABC Newsletter

Blood Community Response to OneBlood Ransomware Event

August 2, 2024
ABC Newsletter

FDA Guidance: Blood Pressure and Pulse Donor Eligibility Requirements

July 26, 2024
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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.

January 1, 2025

National Blood Donor Month

May 6

2025 ADRP Annual Conference

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel
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Recognition Events

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

National Blood Donor Month

January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025

President Richard Nixon proclaimed January 1970 as the first National…

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National Trauma Awareness Month

May 1, 2025 - May 31, 2025

National Trauma Awareness Month in May highlights the importance of…

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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.

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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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