America's Blood Centers

Attention educators! Our national collaboration with Body Interact - Virtual Patients, a leader in virtual patient simulation technology, offers you exclusive access to innovative digital tools designed to transform the way students learn about the importance of blood donation. New cutting-edge virtual patient scenarios showcasing the profound impact of blood transfusions are now available as part of our expanded education program, Vein to Vein: The Science of Blood Donation. This program tailor-made for high school educators - and it's absolutely free! Educators and ADRP members can get a complimentary 30-day trial to explore these virtual patient scenarios, and ABC members can bring these resources into schools throughout the year to help discuss blood donation with students. Ready to ignite a passion for blood donation in your students? Discover more and access these and other resources at AmericasBlood.org or https://bit.ly/4d18O1j. #BacktoSchool #students #teachers #education

America’s Blood Centers has been honored as a 2024 Red Hot Association! We are proud that our commitment to unlocking new ways to deliver results for our members has been recognized by our peers. At America’s Blood Centers, we pride ourselves on embracing innovative approaches that redefine the way we work, serve our members, and support the entire blood community.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published a final rule setting out a new regulatory framework that phases out enforcement discretion over a four-year period for laboratory developed tests. While FDA did include multiple exclusions for tests frequently utilized by blood centers, there are still tests relevant to blood centers that would be included in this regulatory change. Learn more, get information on the implementation timeline, and understand the road ahead in our new post at AmericasBlood.org or https://bit.ly/3MkKmN9 #BloodAdvocacy

Get off the bench and join this year’s ADRP Master Class on September 18th and 19th to learn how to better support and engage your team, whether your employees, blood drive coordinators, or volunteers. When we win, patients win. So grab your clipboards, learn more, and register now at ADRP.org to secure your spot for Bring in the Coach - the Effective Path to Leadership!

Don’t miss ADRP's webinar today: "Riding the Wave: Political Partnerships and State Legislation" that kicks off at 12:30 PM ET. Join as ADRP delves into the complexities of government and media relations in an election year. Discover effective strategies for blood centers to maximize their partnerships and influence positive outcomes for patients. They will also shed light on the crucial role blood centers play in state legislations, offering valuable insights and best practices for success. There's still time to register for this webinar! It is open to all, providing an opportunity for anyone interested to attend and gain valuable insights. Register now at ADRP.org or here: https://bit.ly/4dgwYWw

Looking to navigate the challenges of promoting blood donations during the politically charged atmosphere of election season? Don’t miss ADRP’s upcoming webinar: "Riding the Wave: Political Partnerships and State Legislation" on Wednesday, August 21st at 12:30 PM ET. Join as ADRP delves into the complexities of government and media relations in an election year. Discover effective strategies for blood centers to maximize their partnerships and influence positive outcomes for patients. They will also shed light on the crucial role blood centers play in state legislations, offering valuable insights and best practices for success. This webinar is open to all, providing an opportunity for anyone interested to attend and gain valuable insights. Register now at ADRP.org or here: https://bit.ly/4dgwYWw

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🩸 Did you know that the summer months bring unique challenges to our nation's blood supply? From extreme weather to school breaks, summer can strain blood donation efforts. Learn more, then visit AmericasBlood.org to find your local community blood center, take action to support the blood supply, and learn more about how you can make a lifesaving difference today!

Don't miss out on ADRP: The Association for Blood Donor Professionals’ upcoming webinar, "Empowering Lifesavers: Innovations in Blood Donor Recruitment and Retention," sponsored by Terumo BCT. Engage with top blood centers in the APAC region as they share cutting-edge strategies to improve retention rates. Discover groundbreaking strategies, hear innovative approaches, and share best practices to help revolutionize the landscape of blood donation. This complimentary webinar is open to everyone. Whether you're a blood center manager, collection supervisor, or recruiter, this webinar is your gateway to enhancing donor recruitment and retention efforts. Learn more and register now: https://bit.ly/3Yui5v9

We were proud to participate in the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Summit in Louisville this week! We highlighted the critical role that states play in supporting a strong blood supply, including by advocating for policies that empower community blood centers, increase blood donor diversity, and ensure access to life-saving blood products. This collaboration between state governments, community leaders, and community blood centers ensures that patients in every state can receive the transfusions they need when they need them. Learn how leaders in your state can get involved: https://bit.ly/4caOZDW #bloodadvocacy