Author Archives for Stanford Blood Center
Volunteer Spotlight — Chiqui Lopez-Tecson
March 27, 2019 12:33 pm Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight — Chiqui Lopez-TecsonIt’s time for another Volunteer Spotlight! Stanford Blood Center would be nothing without our volunteers, so it is our pleasure to help you get to know one of our wonderful helpers, former SBC Collections Manager Chiqui Lopez-Tecson. Why do you...
Collecting Plasma on the ALYX Machine
February 13, 2019 1:03 pm Comments Off on Collecting Plasma on the ALYX MachineBeginning January 8, we expanded our collections to include plasma products drawn on the ALYX machine. The ALYX machine is an apheresis machine that separates and collects various blood components and returns what we aren’t using to the donor —...
Help Spread the Word About Blood Donation
December 6, 2018 3:34 pm Comments Off on Help Spread the Word About Blood Donation
Precious Mettle Breakfast 2018
November 9, 2018 3:34 pm Comments Off on Precious Mettle Breakfast 2018
Stanford Blood Center Officially Opens South Bay Donor Center
November 1, 2018 1:59 pm Comments Off on Stanford Blood Center Officially Opens South Bay Donor Center
Can two Rh-positive parents have an Rh-negative child?
October 9, 2018 2:46 pm Comments Off on Can two Rh-positive parents have an Rh-negative child?Your Rh status (positive or negative) is determined by an antigen found on your red blood cells (RBCs). Being Rh-positive or Rh-negative means that either you have the Rhesus D antigen on your RBCs (positive) or you don’t (negative). Rh...
We’re Listening! Your SBC Donor Survey in Action
August 22, 2018 10:21 am Comments Off on We’re Listening! Your SBC Donor Survey in ActionSince we launched our SBC Donor Survey back in July of 2017, we have received tremendous feedback and countless kudos for our Stanford Blood Center team members. The results have been inspiring, and your feedback has helped guide us in...
World Blood Donor Day — Altruism and Safer Blood
June 13, 2018 2:37 pm Comments Off on World Blood Donor Day — Altruism and Safer BloodThis Thursday, June 14, blood centers and health organizations around the globe will celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). As a day of appreciation for blood donors, WBDD is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the impact that donors have...
The Greener Canteen(er)
June 6, 2018 11:37 pm Comments Off on The Greener Canteen(er)You may notice a few changes next time you stop in to donate with us — specifically, some new offerings in our canteens! Thanks to all of the great feedback we’ve received on our donor survey, we are making some...