BioBridge Global employee Ken Doyle continues family legacy Last year, Ken Doyle gave blood 10 times. This year’s goal is substantially higher: 24 platelets donations. “My mother and father used to
Hi! I’m Susan Smith, the manager of our Grief Support and Life Legacies Program at South Texas Blood & Tissue Center. During these unprecedented times, I hope you and your loved
Austin family seeking marrow donor for 13-year-old daughter with rare blood cancer
Carabin Shaw, Wyatt Law Firm donate $100,000 to provide $50 gift cards for COVID-19 convalescent plasma donors
46-month research demonstrates safety of FDA guidance for low pulse rate population Blood donors with low pulse rates experience fewer negative reactions than the general blood donor population, according to
We’re launching a monthly series about the artists who contributed to the BioBridge Art Collection. This month’s featured artist is F.L. “Doc” Spellmon. Click on the video to see the
Members of Americas Blood Centers, including the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center, aim to double the number of doses available in August
Dr. Jairo Melo, Medical Director for Pulmonary and Critical Care with Methodist Hospital, treats dozens of patients with COVID-19 every day. Based on early research, he and his team have
The typical blood donation takes about one pint from the 8-12 pints of blood in a typical adult. But how does the body replace that blood? It’s actually a pretty
One of the most frequently asked questions about what we do at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is “why am I not paid for giving blood if you
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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. We’ve recently developed programs to collect and distribute COVID-19 convalescent plasma, as well as improve trauma care.
