September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to recognize those living with the disease and better understand the inherited blood disorder that affects hemoglobin. In people with sickle cell disease, red blood cells can become rigid and sickle-shaped,...
At Stanford Blood Center, we often hear from patients whose lives have been touched by the generosity of blood donors. We recently heard from Chana Sandberg, who, after experiencing a sudden health crisis while on blood thinners, found herself in...
My journey as a blood donor began with a personal family emergency. Years ago, my uncle in India needed blood for his heart surgery. I remember feeling apprehensive at first, unsure if I would even be eligible to donate due...
This Black History Month, we are thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of Charles Drew, a Black doctor who broke down barrier after barrier on his mission to help patients and eventually become the “father of blood centers.” Charles Drew was...
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Dr. King’s dedication to achieving racial equality and the tremendous impact he had on civil rights are not something to be taken lightly. Though he was well known for his eloquent speeches, Dr. King...
This Sunday, November 8, is national STEAM Day. STEAM Day, which recognizes the importance of exploring science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics, is a great opportunity to encourage children to explore their interests and find STEAM-related topics that get...
By Victoria Somerville, Marketing Manager Exciting news! As of August 24, we are officially able to offer our dedicated plasma and platelet donors extra points for our Donor Loyalty Store based on the amount of pints given during a single...
A common question we get at SBC is “What’s the difference between donating at SBC and another blood center in the area?” And while we can’t provide details as to the inner workings of other blood centers, we can tell...
By Tamara Vayntrub, Project Manager, HLA Lab SBC’s Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics Laboratory (HLA Lab) is a leader in the field of transplantation and genetics. The HLA Lab supports patients by using state-of-the-art technology to perform solid organ and bone marrow...