Dr. Kimberly DeStefano knows just how crucial blood transfusions can be, and because of that, how critical blood donors are to the community. Dr. DeStefano is a maternal fetal medicine physician who provides care to…
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National Nurses’ Week – Celebrate Clinical Services
The Power of Nurses Join We Are Blood in acknowledging the power of nurses. National Nurses’ Week runs Wednesday, May 6 to Tuesday, May 12 – kicking off on National…
Read MoreMay is National Trauma Awareness Month
Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. Blood products are key for planned medical treatments and surgeries, and they also play a pivotal role in emergencies. This…
Read MoreWe Are Blood and ATCEMS Announce a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Whole Blood Deployment Plan
When seconds matter most, preparation is everything. That belief sits at the heart of a major step forward for emergency care in Central Texas. We Are Blood and ATCEMS have reached…
Read MoreWe Are Family: Brooks Barlow
Brooks began donating blood in high school, when a coach encouraged his team to donate at an upcoming drive. Since then, donating blood has been a part of his routine.…
Read MoreLab Week: Tech Services Takes Us to Infinity and Beyond
As we celebrate Lab Week 2026, We Are Blood draws attention to our technical services team members whose work “Takes Us to Infinity and Beyond!” The critical work they do…
Read MoreThe Heart of Our Community
In April, we celebrate our amazing volunteers – those who dedicate their time, heart, passion, and energy to our mission. This National Volunteer Month, we shine a light on the folks…
Read MoreDonate Life Month 2026
April is Donate Life Month. During this time, we honor those who have given life through organ, eye, tissue, and blood donation and celebrate those who have received those gifts of life. And with that, we…
Read MoreCommunity Compassion When It Matters Most
In the wake of the recent tragedy on Sixth Street, our community has shown what it truly means to come together in moments that matter most. In the first ten…
Read MoreBe the Next Great with the Ultimate Assist
With an exhilarating Olympics for Team USA Hockey behind us, there’s no denying that the Texas Stars and H-E-B Center have been home to greatness. Five Texas Stars alums brought home medals in Milan. Esa Lindell (FIN – Bronze),…
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