Vitalant is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, dedicated to providing blood and transfusion medicine services across the United States. Established in 1943 as Salt River Valley Blood Bank, the organization has grown into one of the nation’s largest community-based blood service providers. Vitalant supplies blood and related products to nearly 1,000 hospitals and healthcare partners in 40 states, supporting patients in need of transfusions and specialized treatments. The organization operates a research institute focused on transfusion medicine and infectious disease, as well as a biological products distribution service and a high-volume donor testing laboratory. Its mission emphasizes saving lives through blood donation, advancing medical research, and ensuring a safe and reliable blood supply. Privately held and mission-driven, Vitalant continues to play a critical role in public health and emergency preparedness through its nationwide network of donation centers and partnerships.