Vitalant Blood Donation- San Luis Obispo

Vitalant-one of the nation's oldest and largest non-profit community blood service providers-supplies comprehensive transfusion medicine services for nearly 1,000 hospitals and health care partners for patients in need across 40 states. Vitalant inspires local communities to serve the needs of others and transform lives through the selfless act of donating blood. It operates a world-renowned transfusion medicine research institute, owns a biological products distribution service and co-owns a high-volume donor testing laboratory joint venture.

HistoryUnited Blood Services exists to make a difference in people's lives by bringing together the best people, inspiring individuals to donate blood, producing a safe and ample blood supply, advancing cutting-edge research and embracing continuous quality improvement. United blood Services has been directly serving this area for over 6 decades. United Blood Services is an industry leader and the second largest blood provider in the country. Our history of dedication and the strength of partnerships sets us apart from other blood centers. Saving lives on the Central Coast since 1949. Formerly Tri-Counties Blood Bank.SpecialtiesFind the Hero in You. Donate Blood. Save Lives. Centers are conveniently located in San Luis Obispo, Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, and Ventura, as well as community drives happening daily throughout the region. Visit blood4life.org to find a drive near you. If you are age 16 and older, weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health, you can likely donate to save a life. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donors age 22 and younger. Donors who are age 16, will need a parent permission slip to donate. Please help us spread the word about the need for blood donors, and how our everyday heroes are saving lives.