While others are hitting the beaches or heading to theme parks, people like William Daugherty are needing blood transfusions as part of treatment for cancer.
EMS team, trauma doctor greet 10-year-old patient Besides meeting some of her blood donors, Uvalde shooting survivor Mayah Zamora and her parents also were reunited with some of her first
Groundbreaking system provides 22-county safety net for trauma victims The whole-blood transfusion system saving trauma victims’ lives across South Texas is the product of cooperation among a diverse range of
Heart from the start The first two women to donate in the newly rebranded Heroes in Arms program share a deep commitment to the lifesaving program. Antoinette Brumfield was the first Heroes
Meeting also marks South Texas Blood & Tissue’s fifth anniversary of program designed to boost trauma survival A 10-year-old survivor of the Uvalde school shooting thanked her life-savers – her
South Texas Blood & Tissue is welcoming members of our community whohave never tried to give blood, or were deferred from donating, because of time spent inEurope. Donors who could
When she was growing up, Rebecca “Becky” Goodwin dreamed of being a nurse. She made those dreams come true as an adult, working in a wide range of hospital units and nursing jobs, and was able to care for people even after death by becoming a tissue donor through South Texas Blood & Tissue.
Vinton Smith will cross off his 18th state with a platelet donation at South Texas Blood & Tissue One man’s mission to inspire others to donate blood has led him
Grief in a new year is never easy. Sometimes it’s hard to look forward when everything you want lies in the past. Looking ahead to a “fresh start,” a “new and better you” or setting new goals can be overwhelming as you’re trying to figure out how to make it through a day.
Community encouraged to commit to giving in 2023 In January, we celebrate National Blood Donor Month to thank the 7 million blood donors in the United States and encourage others
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.
