Nexus HR Hosts Its First Blood Drive

Nexus HR Hosts Its First Blood Drive

Nexus HR successfully held its first-ever blood donation drive, in partnership with Meditab and Vitalant, on December 2, 2021. The event delivered a high turnout with employees from Nexus HR, Meditab, and nearby establishments of the Arden Arcade area in Sacramento coming together to donate blood. Donors received $5 Amazon gift cards, beanies, masks, and other goodies as tokens of appreciation.

Vitalant is the country’s largest independent non-profit blood service provider, supplying donations to more than 900 hospitals in the United States. During the pandemic, many blood drives were cancelled, resulting in fewer donations. Then, as communities started to re-open and more patients sought previously deferred medical care, the need for blood supply increased while donations continued to fall. In June 2021, Vitalant issued a critical blood shortage alert, prompting Nexus HR and Meditab to collaborate in the organization of a blood drive to help alleviate the issue.

Each time a healthy adult donates blood, they can save up to three lives. Blood transfusions are necessary for numerous routine and emergency procedures and to treat various illnesses and bodily injuries. Donating blood is quick and easy and only takes an hour or so to complete, yet it can do so much in saving another person’s life.

If you missed the event but want to donate blood, you can schedule an appointment with Vitalant through their website or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825).

Thanks to this event’s success, Nexus HR plans to team up with Vitalant again to host future blood donation campaigns. Follow Nexus HR and Meditab on Facebook to stay updated on future events.