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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Be Strong, Inspiring, Giving, Heroic. Be a Donor!
Texas Blood Institute needs strong, inspiring, giving, and heroic blood donors to save the lives of local patients!
February 1 through April 30, blood donors will receive their choice of inspirational t-shirt in one of three...// Read More
Winter Alert: Predicted Winter Weather to Impact Blood Supply
December 6, 2018 – Winter weather, including ice and snow, is in the forecast for the weekend, and Texas Blood Institute is strongly urging donors to make blood donation part of their winter preparedness plan.
Winter...// Read More
Donors Needed After Houston-area High School Shooting
May 18, 2018 - Our thoughts and prayers are with Sante Fe, Texas, in the wake of Friday’s school shooting.
Texas Blood Institute has been asked to assist by sending O-negative blood units to blood centers in the Houston area. ...// Read More