The gist
On Aug. 27, South Texas Blood & Tissue, located at 7529 N. Loop 1604 E., Ste. 115, welcomed residents in Live Oak and beyond to its donor center location.
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center began providing blood to the South Texas region to ensure a "safe and adequate blood supply through proper testing, storage and distribution to hospitals," according to the center's website.
Along with blood and tissue donations, the organization accepts donations of marrow and stem cells as well as cord blood and birth tissue. South Texas Blood & Tissue has other donor centers in the San Antonio, New Braunfels and Boerne areas, according to its website.
- Opened Aug. 27
- 7529 N. Loop 1604 East, Ste. 115, Live Oak
- www.biobridgeglobal.org/donors
