The acquisition expands and strengthens Versiti and Solvita's lifesaving impact in the region DAYTON, Ohio , Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Versiti Blood Center of Ohio , a national leader in blood health innovation, and Solvita jointly announce the acquisition of Solvita Blood Center, previously known as Community Blood Center. This strategic acquisition expands Versiti's footprint in Ohio and reinforces both organizations' commitment to serving the Dayton area and surrounding communities with lifesaving resources.
Through this expansion, Versiti Blood Center of Ohio strengthens its scale and support for healthcare providers throughout Ohio . Since 2019, Versiti has supplied more than 60,000 lifesaving blood products annually to patients treated at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With a dedicated community presence in Dayton and 18 neighboring counties, Versiti will continue to meet the region's urgent healthcare needs.
Building on the firm foundation established by the Community Blood Center in 1964, Versiti Blood Center of Ohio will continue to execute Solvita Blood Center's mission to provide lifesaving products for the local community, effective November 5, 2024 . This acquisition pertains solely to Solvita Blood Center; Solvita will retain ownership and operation of its global tissue services from its Dayton and Kettering Research Park locations. "The critical need for a steady and reliable blood supply for area hospitals, health care partners, and patien.
