About Blood Donation / FAQs
March 22, 2017 at 5:53 pm
Published by Kristin Garcia | Digital Marketing Project Manager
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...
March 15, 2017 at 9:04 pm
Published by Jen Chang, Contributor
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...
March 9, 2017 at 5:36 pm
Published by Alex Hicks | Communications Strategist
Please note, there may be more current information available related to iron and blood donation. Visit our Iron and Blood Donation page for more. Yesterday (Wednesday, March 8) was International Women’s Day, which of course got us thinking about our stellar...
November 22, 2016 at 10:05 pm
Published by Alex Hicks | Communications 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 | Communications 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 Garcia | Digital Marketing Project Manager
Please note, there may be more current information available related to iron and blood donation. Visit our Iron and Blood Donation page for more. Most of the iron in your body is found in the hemoglobin molecules of your red blood cells....
April 27, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Published by Kristin Garcia | Digital Marketing Project Manager
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 Garcia | Digital Marketing Project Manager
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 Garcia | Digital Marketing Project Manager
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...