While plasma had been transfused as part of whole blood for hundreds of years, the specific value of plasma became acutely clear as a result of the devastating violence of WWII. Though plasma could not replace lost red cells and...
Jan. 31, 1947–Nov. 13, 2021 Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is honoring the legacy of an incredible member of our community, Midge Zylker, who passed away late last year. Midge was Blood Drive Coordinator for the Rose Garden Community Blood...
“I’ve been a regular blood donor my whole adult life, and I’ve been humbled to be on the receiving end for a change.” Amber Kerr is many things. A scholar, a university lecturer, a world traveler, a mother of...
Growing up, Alice Georgitso was no stranger to the healthcare system. At only one month old, she was diagnosed with congenital heart disease. Her first closed-heart surgery was performed at four weeks, and her first open-heart surgery was at nine...
