Virtual Blood Drive

Help us support others. NICU babies frequently require blood transfusions due to anemia of prematurity, immature bone marrow, and significant blood loss from necessary, frequent testing. Preterm infants, especially those under 27 weeks, often need packed red blood cells to treat low oxygen levels, with over 70% of very low birth weight infants receiving transfusions. Blood donated through Vitalant ensures that the blood is tested, processed and readily available to our area hospitals.