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916-452-2671

  • Home
  • Visit
  • Explore
    • Lecture Series
    • Exhibits
    • Virtual Tours
    • School Resources
    • Museum Map
    • Articles and Publications
    • Blood Bank Origins
    • Physician Interviews
    • Links of Interest
    • History Day
  • Volunteer
  • Donate
  • SSVMS

SACRAMENTO BLOOD BANK ORIGINS

Founded as the Sacramento Medical Foundation (SMF) by the Sacramento Society for Medical Improvement (known today as the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society) in 1948. Legacy names include SMF Blood Bank, BloodSource (2002), and now Vitalant (2018).

"A Legacy of Support" SSV Medicine magazine, 2010

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"Blood Bank Expands..." The Bulletin, 1950

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Blood Donors Needed!

Blood donation levels have reached emergency levels. Please consider donating blood at any Vitalant blood donation location. To learn more about blood donation and how you can help, visit Vitalant.org. 

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