Member Spotlight: Versiti Blood Center of Ohio

Member Spotlight by Versiti Blood Center of Ohio

Provide us with a brief summary of your business’ services

Versiti Blood Center of Ohio is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit blood provider to The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, chosen for our expertise in blood utilization and rare blood types.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center health system requires more than 60,000 units of blood each year to serve patients with blood illnesses or cancers, suffering blood loss due to traumatic accidents, and more.

We rely on the generosity of our community blood donors, and corporate partners, to ensure patients receive the lifesaving blood products they require.

Tell us about your company’s mission and values

We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment. It is our vision to expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.

What are the services you use the most (or are looking forward to using) from the Columbus Chamber?

To ensure we are meeting patient needs, it is essential to share our mission with Columbus businesses, organizations, and community groups. We invite our Chamber connections to engage with our mission by hosting a company blood drive, sponsoring a Versiti program, or becoming a blood donor themselves.

How do you stay engaged with trends that you see in your industry?

Versiti is an active member in several industry associations, including America’s Blood Centers (ABC) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB). Many of our physicians are also members of the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

Many Versiti leaders serve on committees and have been long-time members. We are highly engaged in annual conferences, and as thought leaders, our experts are frequently called upon by these organizations.

What is your company culture like?

We know that the work is not done alone. Internal collaboration, and community partnership, are both essential to fulfill our mission on behalf of local patients. 

Versiti is driven by four core values: Do Right Always, Strengthen the Team, Find a Better Way, and Make Results Happen. 

We are committed to developing and sustaining a blood donor community while seeking innovative discoveries to find better treatments for blood related diseases such as leukemia or sickle cell, and to help trauma patients in need of blood.

What does it take to be a successful employee at your company?

As a community nonprofit, mission-oriented employees make an impact each day. The work is not easy, as the need for blood is constant, but our teams are relentless in sharing our mission and serving hospital partners at the highest level.

What makes Columbus such a great place to do business?

The people of Columbus make a choice to give back, every day, allowing us to fulfill our mission. Blood is a resource than cannot be manufactured, and we depend on the Columbus community to meet the need.

We are proud to be trusted by a nationally-recognized medical system. Versiti Blood Center of Ohio is also a partner of The Ohio State University Athletics, opening doors to campus communities.

Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bloodcenteroh
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VersitiBloodCenterofOhio/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/versiti-blood-center-of-ohio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/versitibloodcenterofohio/
Website: https://versiti.org/blood-donation-locations/ohio