Super Bowl 50 will be played in Santa Clara on February 7, 2016. Upwards of two to three million visitors are expected to participate in a series of Super Bowl events throughout the Bay Area. In addition to the NFL...
By Kristin Stankus, digital community and social media specialist This year, Stanford Blood Center (SBC) is excited to get into the holiday spirit by partnering with Christmas in the Park: A San Jose Tradition! Named one of the top 10...
“Give freely, give often. Blood donation matters,” is the slogan for World Blood Donor Day, tied to the theme of thanking the donors who do just that. That makes June a great time for SBC to thank its many donors....
At 2 a.m., Sunday, March 8, night owls and vampires around America will shudder involuntarily when we spring forward for daylight saving time (DST). Morning will roll in an hour early, and for those of us who start work at...
By Kristin Stankus, Digital community and social media specialist Did you know there is an entire month designated to appreciating blood donors? Volunteerism and altruism come in many forms but none are quite as selfless and priceless as giving the...
By Kristin Stankus, Digital Community and Social Media Specialist Dr. Jennifer Brokaw has a vision for the future of medicine and that vision involves saving the doctor-patient relationship through the practice of advance care planning. What is advance care planning?...
With Susan M. Swetter, MD, Professor of Dermatology Director, Pigmented Lesion & Melanoma Program, Stanford University Medical Center & Cancer Institute Thursday, June 5 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. 3373 Hillview Avenue, Palo Alto Learn about the harmful effects of sun...
By Julie Peachey On May 1, we officially kicked off a new program at our center locations that helps life-saving blood donors celebrate life to the fullest. Our goal is to recognize those who make blood donation a part of...
In his discussion titled, Stress and Success: The Science of Stress, Energy, and Productivity on the Job, Dr. Jay Azarow, Palo Alto-based organizational psychologist, management consultant, and executive coach, addressed how the 24/7/365 nature of Silicon Valley work life can take...
With Jay Azarow, Ph.D., Palo Alto-based organizational psychologist, management consultant, and executive coach Feeling stressed? The 24/7/365 nature of Silicon Valley work life can take a toll on performance, health, and happiness. Cultivating resilience is a critical professional skill. Join us...