Community asked to donate blood to honor heroes, help counter shortage as hospitals prepare for kickoff of summer travel season
Manny wasn’t hesitant to use the word “miracle” repeatedly when he described his battle with COVID-19 with members of The Blood & Tissue Center Foundation.
From managing the cancellation of more than 1,000 blood drives to making an extraordinary donation happen in the middle of a Texas winter storm, the center persevered in providing medical advances and therapies that save and enhance lives through the healing power of human cells and tissue.
The stacks at the Alamo Quarry Market will be lit blue and green from April 19-29 to raise awareness about organ, eye and tissue donation during National Donate Life Month.
The South Texas Blood & Tissue Center needs an additional 200 blood donations a day to keep up with the region’s growing needs for transfusions.
A new study of teenagers in California found that students who donated blood were significantly more likely to be registered as organ donors.
With the demand for blood soaring, the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center is fighting an expected seasonal drop in donations over Passover and Easter Week.
Amy is a happy, energetic 2-year-old who loves Disney princesses and putting on makeup. She also likes helping others. “I couldn’t ask for a kid
Community encouraged to diversify marrow registry and improve odds for blood cancer and blood disease patients
All-star trio has given 372 gallons through the years at the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center – and they’re still donating.
Multiple generations of Barbara Olsen’s family witnessed a rolling tribute to her on March 12 with the dedication of the Homer Olsen Family bloodmobile for the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.
