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13th Floor Haunted House is hosting a blood drive on Oct. 18.

Give blood at 13th Floor for a spooky cause

Come celebrate the spooky season by giving some blood, not to vampires, but to South Texas Blood & Tissue. 13th Floor Haunted House is hosting a blood drive on Friday, October 18.  Donors will receive a special-edition Halloween T-shirt and a ticket to the 13th Floor Haunted House.

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Sylmarie

Sylmarie – Her story 

It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what made Sylmarie Ramirez-Ruiz so magnetic—whether it was her creativity, beauty, unique sense of fashion, or her boundless empathy. But there was an unmistakable quality

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When Holidays are Hard

When Holidays are Hard

“It’s OK if the holidays feel totally fine, and it’s OK if you want to hide under a blanket until January. The hardest thing is not knowing which one it’s

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Shanice hugs her daughter Lyric, a sickle cell disease warrior

Sickle cell disease and the community: A conversation

To help commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month, South Texas Blood & Tissue and DreamVoice invite the community to join in a conversation about sickle cell disease on Saturday Sept. 14, at the Barbara Jordan Community Center, 2803 E. Commerce St., from 10 a.m.-noon. The event is free and open to the public. Parking and refreshments will be provided.

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About Us

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For more than 45 years, the nonprofit South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has focused on a critical purpose: to save and improve lives.

Inspired by a group of physicians, our organization was formed to provide blood to the South Texas region – ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply through proper testing, storage and distribution to hospitals. This essential service allows front-line workers to focus on the direct care of patients, with confidence that this lifesaving resource will be there when it’s needed most.

But we didn’t stop there. Over the years, we’ve evolved as the needs of our patients and hospitals have changed, driven to save lives in as many ways as possible.

We couldn’t do this without donors like you. We understand that the gift of donation is a personal, powerful choice that has the potential to touch a life. Today, we offer many ways to make a difference that include:

Our team has also expanded its programs, partnering with leaders within the healthcare industry to develop a wide range of therapies.

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