University Blood Initiative

35,390+ lives saved/1,000+ strong 💪 /Empowering the next generation to create a sustainable and equitable blood supply.

[Sickle Cell Disease Coalition @ConquerSCD]

#DYK that #Juneteenth2023 (June 19th) is also #WorldSickleCellDay?

Celebrate with the #SCD Coalition by learning about #SickleCellTrait (SCT)! Access the new #SCT webpage & fast facts sheet here and share with your networks: https://t.co/VlmKvXqqk9

#KnowYourSickleCellStatus

[Sickle Cell Disease Coalition @ConquerSCD]

Today is #WorldSickleCellDay2023! 🩸🌎🔦🧬Celebrate with the #SCD Coalition by spreading awareness on sickle cell trait (SCT). Check out @ConquerSCD's new #SCT webpage & "fast facts" sheet to learn more & advocate for everyone to #KnowYourSickleCellStatus: https://t.co/1fxGto5YzU

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

It's official, all of our seniors have graduated 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓!

Undergrad is a crazy stressful time where you are pulled in 10,000 directions. But all of you took the time to educate your peers, to fight for health equity in blood donation.

#Classof2023

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

We are now a member of the SCDC Coalition) @ConquerSCD and the Blood Health Network (@nih_nhlbi).

We are excited to collaborate with our new peers…can’t wait to see how we can amplify their work and the impact of our chapters.

#sicklecell #MedEd #healthequity @ASH_hematology

[National Bleeding Disorders Foundation @nbd_foundation]

#ICMI: Super Seven is two! In 2021, Super Seven: A Story for Rares was released to the community. Have you had a chance to check out the story time series on YouTube yet? Click here: https://t.co/R1JyfyQaw3

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

Our chapters continue to bloom, fighting the ongoing blood crisis. You can too! #somegoodnews #MedTwitter #PositiveVibes

[AABB @AABB]

Happy Phlebotomists Recognition Week! 💉 ❤️ 🩸

We’re proud to celebrate the hardworking phlebotomists whose contributions in blood centers, medical laboratories and hospitals make transfusion medicine possible. Thank you for all you do!

#PhlebotomistsRecognitionWeek

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

Yesterday Michigan State University experienced a gut-wrenching tragedy.

This needless bloodshed, like so many others cases, could have been avoided with common sense gun laws.

We extend our deepest condolences to all those affected.

#michiganstateuniversity

[Rustandy Center @RustandyCenter]

We are thrilled to have @UniversityBlood founder @AvivaKlein5, Haylon Tech COO Dante Vaisbort, and @LadderUpHousing founder @tomvoutsos ‘22 as our newest Tarrson Social Venture Fellows. We are looking forward to seeing what you do this year.
#ChicagoBooth #SocialImpact

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@indianablood @purdueblood is a fantastic chapter with a fantastic Versiti donor recruiter as a partner!

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

Ben McColl has given so much to UBI as a Chapter President and Coordinator.

Now we need to support him

Ben's family has been left with an extensive medical bill after his brother's accident.

Donate here: https://t.co/yZj4zHpBlQ

@bmccoll99 #medicaldebt #gofundmecampaign

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

An especially pertinent message for #GivingTuesday2022. There is nothing more selfless than giving the gift of life to some 5 million Americans who need transfusions ever year.

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@BloodBankHawaii @hawaiifoodbank We love to see non-profits supporting each-other 👏👏👏

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@jim_carley @GiveBloodNHS This is an AMAZING milestone. You have saved so many lives. Repeat donors like you keep supplies stable.

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@Boogie2988 People sharing their diagnosis is what helps save lives AND helps encourage others to donate blood. Awesome you are willing to be so open.

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

One month. 5,000 lives. 1,630 donations.

Through their tireless efforts the @OhioState Blood Initiative has SMASHED the record for most blood collected in a month by a chapter.

#Gratitude #selfless #givingback #Motivation

[Versiti Blood Center of Illinois @BloodCenterIL]

From our table to yours, happy #Thanksgiving! Today and every day, we’re thankful for your precious gifts of blood, platelets, plasma and time. We hope you enjoy this special day with your loved ones. #SeasonOfGiving

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@SecretaryPete, @AOC, @SenatorBaldwin, you have all been outspoken on the MSM Deferral. This was a HISTORIC panel bringing together LGTBQ+ and transfusion medicine leaders for the first time on this topic. We would appreciate your support on our future projects with @gmhc.

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

We partnered with the Howard University School of Law chapters of the American Constitution Society and OUTLaw for a GROUNDBREAKING round table on the history and policies of the MSM deferral.
#MedTwitter #queerinmedicine @vitalant #Premed #PathTwitter #Transfusion

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@UmActuallyTony Thank you for the support ❤️. This is how word of our mission spreads and our impact grows.

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

@osunursing @OhioStateMed, again thank you for the support. We recently did a large education event with Howard Law on the MSM deferral (see our website). We would love to put on another groundbreaking event for you on any topic in or related to transfusion medicine.

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

Better late than never!

Another record-breaking month with our partner @Versiti (@BloodCenterMI, @BloodCenterIL, @BloodCenterOH, @indianablood)

888 lives saved. 296 units collected.

#volunteer #Motivation #lifesavingact #BloodDonation

[University Blood Initiative @UniversityBlood]

And a special thanks to our chapter's community partners who make it all possible: @NU_Sports, @BoilerAlliance, @OSUWexMed, @osunursing, @OhioStateMed, @OhioState, @OhioStateAlumni, and the Ohio State Black Student Organization.