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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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February 19, 2025
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Conference Schedule

December 17, 2024
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December 17, 2024
Press Releases

Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Donors this National Blood Donor Month

January 4, 2023
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America’s Blood Centers Releases Recruitment Video to Help Attract a Diverse Pool of Jobseekers at Blood Centers Nationwide

November 8, 2022
Industry News, News, Press Releases

As Hurricane Ian Makes Landfall, Individuals in Unaffected Areas Urged to Donate Blood

September 28, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Industry News, News

Phase I In-human Trial of Potential RBC Substitute Reported

September 9, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Member News, News

Health Canada Authorizes Héma-Québec Submission for Move to Individual Risk-based Donor Screening Criteria

September 9, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Industry News, News

FDA Publishes Communication for HCT/P Establishments Regarding Monkeypox Virus

September 2, 2022

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ABC Newsletter, Industry News, News

Phase I In-human Trial of Potential RBC Substitute Reported

September 9, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Member News, News

Health Canada Authorizes Héma-Québec Submission for Move to Individual Risk-based Donor Screening Criteria

September 9, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Industry News, News

FDA Publishes Communication for HCT/P Establishments Regarding Monkeypox Virus

September 2, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Industry News, News

CMS Extends Comment Period for CLIA Fees Proposed Rule

August 26, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Member News, News

Research from 3 Member Blood Centers Shows SARS-CoV-2 RNA from Pre-Symptomatic Donor Plasma Not Infectious in Models

August 26, 2022
ABC Newsletter, Industry News, News

Gene Therapy Approved by FDA for Beta-Thalassemia Patients Requiring Blood Transfusions

August 19, 2022

Our Advocacy Priorities

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

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Advocacy Agenda
Supporting the Vital Role of Blood in Healthcare
Promoting a Robust
Donor Base
Reducing Unneccessary and Burdensome Regulation
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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U.S. Blood Donation Statistics and Public Messaging Guide
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Blood-Bulletin-Dec.-2022
To Wash Blood Components or Not - Indications & Alternatives
Blood Bulletin
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Upcoming Events

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

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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 600 donor facilities, 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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