Blood donors can celebrate 50 years of saving lives with Fiesta Medal
Just in time to celebrate Fiesta, all blood donors in San Antonio will receive the exclusive South Texas Blood & Tissue 50th Anniversary Fiesta medal.
Just in time to celebrate Fiesta, all blood donors in San Antonio will receive the exclusive South Texas Blood & Tissue 50th Anniversary Fiesta medal.
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Before you head for vacation this spring break, South Texas Blood & Tissue is encouraging everyone in the community who has never attempted to donate blood or platelets to come in and help save lives.
South Texas Blood & Tissue and Meals on Wheels of San Antonio are partnering together through the Double Your Impact initiative which will help provide meals for seniors in our community.
As part of early efforts to boost blood donations, the South Texas Regional Blood Bank held a contest in 1976 to see which local high schools were “most anxious to give away their blood.”
As Heroes in Arms celebrates six years, a patient treated with the whole blood is sharing her experience in hopes of increasing blood donation nationwide
South Texas Blood & Tissue celebrates 50 years in the community. The locally based blood bank was formed during a time of nationwide blood donation shortages.
Teresa had numerous health issues over the years and because of that, Teresa knew her organs would not be eligible for donation, but she remained steadfast: whatever tissue she could donate that could help save a life would be.
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South Texas Blood & Tissue is urgently asking for blood donors of all blood types – especially type O – and platelet donors to make an appointment now to meet the daily hospital demand.
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.