Jennifer Bredahl with Vitalant talks need for blood donations amid COVID-19 pandemic

Published: March 19, 2020, 2:52 p.m.

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating chaos and fear across the nation and also here in North Dakota. Despite the pandemic, there is still a huge need for blood donations. Here in ND, Vitalant is taking all the necessary steps to make sure their facility is clean and their patients are safe. Vitalant is the only supplier of blood, plasma and platelets in our area. Vitalant serves areas of ND and western MN hospitals.  Take a listen to Jennifer Bredahl, Regional Director of Donor Recruitment for Vitalant, to hear how you can donate blood. Folks can call Vitalant at (877) 258-4825, or go to their website, vitalant.org, for more information.