Although all blood types are needed,
those with O Negative type blood are especially encouraged to donate.
Blood donors give more than a quarter-of-a-million units of blood annually to provide a safe and adequate blood supply.
People who feel well and can do normal day-to-day activities can probably donate.
People can give blood every 56 days.
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Media Releases
Together We Can Move Mountains
Texas Blood Institute is looking for blood donors to make a life-saving difference for their friends and neighbors. Limited edition “Together We Can Move Mountains” t-shirts will be available throughout the fall.
Anyone who is...// Read More
WEATHER ALERT: Severe weather impacts blood supply
May 21, 2019 - Devastating flooding, tornadoes and canceled blood drives across our region have severely impacted Texas Blood Institute’s supply of lifesaving blood. Blood donors are needed urgently to help rebuild the...// Read More
Alert: Emergency Blood Shortage; Donors Urgently Needed
March 11, 2019 – Texas Blood Institute is experiencing an emergency blood shortage and is issuing an urgent call for donors of all blood types.
Several days of winter weather, blood drive cancellations, and widespread illness,...// Read More