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2025 Press Releases

AABB Honors Emergency Medical Service Workers During EMS Week

05/19/2025

AABB salutes and thanks dedicated EMS professionals, who play a vital role in emergency response and life-saving care for patients in need.
Blood Community Collaborating to Maintain Stability of Blood Supply Following Cybersecurity Incident at New York Blood Center Enterprises

01/30/2025

The blood community is working together to maintain the stability of the nation’s blood supply and to ensure that all patients’ blood needs are being met following a cybersecurity incident .

2024 Press Releases

Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Volunteer Blood Donors Ahead of National Blood Donor Month in January

12/18/2024

The blood community is joining together to thank blood donors ahead of National Blood Donor Month in January.
Hurricane Milton: Available Blood Supply Supported Immediate Needs in Florida

10/10/2024

The supply of blood products that were available before Hurricane Milton made landfall were sufficient to meet all patient needs in Florida during the storm and its immediate aftermath.
Hurricane Milton: Blood and Platelet Donations Needed to Maintain Blood Supply

10/09/2024

As Hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall soon, the AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism has activated and is monitoring the blood supply.
AABB and Fresenius Kabi Celebrate 19th Annual Blood Collectors Week

09/03/2024

AABB and Fresenius Kabi are celebrating the 19th annual Blood Collectors Week, which runs from September 1 through September 7, 2024.
Eligible Individuals Urged to Donate Blood to Boost Blood Supply

08/05/2024

The nation’s blood supply is currently strained and eligible individuals are asked to donate blood or platelets to ensure an adequate supply is available to meet patients’ needs.

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