In Partnership with our Community - Since the beginning of history, the true nature and function of blood has been cloaked in mystery. Not until the beginning of the 20th century has science begun to truly uncover the wonders of blood and the role it plays in our health and vitality. >>Read More

Chagas Update - This January, Bonfils Blood Center will begin testing all donors with the licensed T. cruzi assay. Ninety-eight percent of the nation's blood supply will be tested for the antibodies to this parasite beginning in 2008, making testing for Chagas the standard of care. >>Read More

National Blood Donor Month - Amidst skiing down the slopes, taking endless shopping trips and celebrating the new year with family and friends … be sure to take a little time to make a big difference this winter by giving blood. >>Read More

De-Mystifying The Cost of Quality - Over the past decade, the cost of quality has been a significant factor in the rapidly increasing price of blood products. Understanding and managing those costs is integral to continuing blood safety improvements while increasing operational efficiency and controlling price increases. >>Read More

LABS Inc. Acquires Laboratories at Bonfils - LABS Inc. reached an agreement with Bonfils Blood Center to acquire the assets of Laboratories at Bonfils - a subsidiary of the blood center. >>Read More

NEWS & NOTES - Managing donor deferrals for travel outside of the United States has always been a challenge for the blood banking industry. Specifically, travel to malarial areas. Bonfils Blood Center has developed a program to assist blood donor programs in determining donor suitability based on travel to a malarial area. >>Read More