Founded in 1962, America's Blood Centers is the national organization bringing together community-based, independent blood centers.
Our member organizations operate more than 700 blood collection sites in more than 1,100 communities providing close to 60 percent of the U.S., and a quarter of the Canadian, blood supply. These blood centers serve more than 150 million people and provide blood products and services to more than 3,500 hospitals and healthcare facilities across North America. All ABC U.S. members are licensed and regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
We provide representation and advocacy on behalf of our member blood centers, ensuring their voices are heard in the development of national health policy and before decisionmakers in federal agencies and the U.S. Congress. ABC also provides its members with a wide variety of resources and programs, including scientific, medical, technical, quality, and regulatory expertise. Additionally, members receive access to education and networking workshops, publications, sharing of best practices; and benchmarking reports. ABC has been recognized by the U.S. Congress for our critical work in patient care and disaster preparedness and response.
Our Vision
A thriving blood center community ensuring safe and available blood for every patient in need.
Our Mission
Amplify and advance the contributions of community blood centers to individuals, communities, and the healthcare system. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, awareness, and collaboration.
America’s Blood Centers protects and advances our members’ interests by:
Advocating for laws and regulations recognizing the essential role that independent blood centers play in the healthcare system.
Promoting partnerships, policies and programs that increase awareness about the need for blood donation.
Serving as a thought-leader in the advancement of evidence-based medical and scientific solutions related to health and safety.
Our Values
Commitment and accountability to the public good and our members
Commitment beyond the law
Respect for the worth and dignity of individuals
Inclusiveness, social justice and respect for diversity
Transparency, integrity and honesty and responsible stewardship of resources
Commitment to excellence and to maintaining the public trust