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March 9, 2017 at 5:36 pm
Published by Alex Hicks, Content Strategist
Yesterday (Wednesday, March 8) was International Women’s day, which of course got us thinking about our stellar female donors and the topic of women and hemoglobin! Roughly half of all donors in the United States are female, which is an...
November 22, 2016 at 10:05 pm
Published by Alex Hicks, Content Strategist
Thanksgiving is a time for friends and family, but mostly for food! While Thanksgiving dinner is a well-deserved indulgence, some might be looking for ways to make their meals a little healthier. But just because you want to stay healthy,...
October 19, 2016 at 6:07 pm
Published by Alex Hicks, Content Strategist
Sniffling, coughing and fevers. That’s right folks, flu season is upon us. And unfortunately, flu season also means more canceled appointments for blood donation due to sickness. But no need to worry; there are plenty of things you can do...
May 25, 2016 at 6:29 pm
Published by Kristin Stankus | Digital Community and Social Media Specialist
Most of the iron in your body is found in the hemoglobin molecules of your red blood cells. For the safety of both donor and patient, you must meet certain criteria, including a minimum hemoglobin level, to donate blood. We...
April 27, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Published by Kristin Stankus | Digital Community and Social Media Specialist
By Kristin Stankus, digital community and social media specialist The weather is getting warmer and summer is within reach. Although spring is upon us, many are still suffering from the flu. Flu season generally runs from November to March, but...
March 23, 2016 at 10:44 pm
Published by Kristin Stankus | Digital Community and Social Media Specialist
Each year, more than 5 million people require blood transfusions due to illness, surgery or serious injury. There is no manufactured alternative to human blood so the blood collected from donors is the only supply available to patients in need,...
March 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm
Published by Kristin Stankus | Digital Community and Social Media Specialist
By Kristin Stankus, digital community and social media specialist As early as the 17th century, blood has been used as a therapy for a variety of ailments. Over the years, there have been many great advances and it is no...
January 8, 2016 at 3:13 pm
Published by Loren Magaña | Media, Partnerships & Public Affairs Specialist
I know what you’re thinking, it’s 2016 you want to lose 10 pounds or maybe quit smoking-again. Maybe you are looking to support a charitable cause. Good will can come in many forms but people often forget about the one...
December 2, 2015 at 3:13 pm
Published by Kristin Stankus | Digital Community and Social Media Specialist
When most people think about making an appointment at Stanford Blood Center (SBC), they think of coming in to donate whole blood, the most common type of donation. Less common, but needed just as much, is platelet donation through apheresis...
October 28, 2015 at 9:36 am
Published by Dayna Myers, Contributor
You: Kind eyes, huge heart, and friendly smile, wearing a red t-shirt, with awesome hemoglobin counts. You rode here on the Marguerite. Even though it was your first time saving lives with us, you were a natural … and we...