As the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey continues in Houston, Texas, people across the country are looking for ways they can help. While the Stanford Community may seem a world away from Houston right now, there is actually plenty you...
Our donors generously give their time and blood to help save lives, so it’s no surprise that they care about health. As such, we often encounter questions about donating blood and running (particularly donating while training for a race like...
Welcome back! As discussed in last week’s blog, Platelet Donation 101, women who have been previously pregnant are discouraged from donating platelets and plasma to reduce risk of TRALI. But what exactly is TRALI, and what does pregnancy have to...
As some of you may already know (and some of you may not!), you can actually donate more than one type of blood product. When you think about blood donation, most people probably first think of whole blood (when a...
Red is a powerful color. It symbolizes danger and courage, as well as love and happiness. It also holds a special place in our hearts (and our logo) here at SBC. The color’s link to blood and its importance accounts...
Do you know your type? If you donate blood regularly, you most likely do (If not, blood donation is a great way to find out!). A common question donors have once they know their blood type is “who can receive...
You’re going to do it! You’ve decided to save lives through blood donation. But if you’ve never done it before, or it’s been a while, it’s helpful to have a checklist to refer to leading up to the big day....
Written by: Dianne Geary, technical hospital relations manager For those of you that have donated blood before, you are familiar with the routine; the whole blood donor is asked a bunch of questions, has a mini physical and passes the...
When out in the community, we often receive questions from potential donors who aren’t sure if they are eligible to donate blood. Because blood donation is so important to support patients, and Stanford Blood Center needs new donors all the...
Buddies make everything better. Good childhood memories usually include using the buddy system, don’t they? Field trips, swimming pools; for safety and fun, nothing beats buddies. Good news: you can still use a buddy! Blood donations are a good excuse...