BLOOD CENTER BLOG

• Blood Donor Eligibility and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Posted by Pete Lux on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 A message from our Director, Donor Services to confirm there is no donor deferral after receiving any of the COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States.
• 2020 Annual Report Posted by Kirby Winn on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 An overview of our operations in 2020, a very remarkable year in our history.
• Blood Types and COVID-19 Posted by Kirby Winn on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Can a person's blood type contribute to the likelihood or severity of COVID-19 infection? We present a summary of research into this question.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Information Posted by Kirby Winn on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Dr. Louis Katz, the Blood Center's Chief Medical Officer, provides information on COVID-19 vaccines recently approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
• Blood Donation is Essential Activity Posted by Kirby Winn on Friday, November 13, 2020 Government bodies are increasing calls for citizens to limit trips outside the home to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Dr. Louis Katz, Chief Medical Officer, on the reasons why blood donation is an approved, essential activity.