Texas Blood Institute

Life Saving Stories

Blood donation can’t wait.

These are difficult times. Thank you for helping us continue to fulfill our promise to local patients.
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Alert: Emergency Blood Shortage, Donors Critically Needed

June 21, 2021 ─ A nationwide blood shortage has reached Texas, as blood donations have reached emergency low levels. The shortage has been worsened by consistently high hospital usage, leaving blood centers around the nation...// Read More
Changes to Donor Eligibility Requirements Allow More People to Give Blood

Texas Blood Institute is Calling on Donors of All Blood Types to Give

February 19 (WICHITA FALLS) – As winter weather and resulting blood drive cancelations severely impact the supply of life-saving blood, Texas Blood...// Read More
COVID-19 Vaccines Create Eligibility Confusion for Blood Donors

Vaccinated donors encouraged to give to meet ongoing need

January 31, 2021 (WICHITA FALLS) – While recent vaccinations have brought hope to many, they’ve also brought confusion from donors about how receiving the COVID...// Read More