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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Our dedicated platelet donors talk about what it’s like to take it further, giving platelets for cancer patients and those with life-threatening blood diseases.
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Media Releases
WEATHER ALERT- Tropical Storm Cindy: Texas Blood Institute Assists With Blood Need
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 21, 2017 ─ As Tropical Storm Cindy threatens millions of people throughout the Gulf Coast, Texas Blood Institute is answering a call for additional life-saving blood from centers that service the...// Read More
June 14 is World Blood Donor Day
June 2, 2017 - World Blood Donor Day is proclaimed on June 14 by the World Health Organization and AABB. World Blood Donor Day is recognized by hundreds of blood centers around the world, including Texas Blood Institute, TBI.
...// Read MoreDon’t Roam, Give Close to Home: Keep It Local With Texas Blood Institute
Oklahoma Blood Institute is urging blood donors to “Keep It Local” by giving blood close to home. Texas Blood Institute donors will get a special gift from the Oklahoma City Zoo, connecting people with wildlife for over 115...// Read More