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Debra Serna, Senior Lab Manager for Blood Donor Services
6 reasons you should donate blood
January 10, 2025
Discover 6 compelling reasons to donate blood. Learn how your quick, free donation can save lives, improve your health, and address critical shortages. Be a hero today.
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Blood Donors Are Saving Lives
January 16, 2024
The FDA has lifted or relaxed some restrictions that prevented blood donation. Learn what the new guidelines are and schedule your blood donation today.
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A Special Thanks to Our Blood Donors on World Blood Donor Day
June 14, 2021
Every June 14, University Health celebrates the blood donors who keep Bexar County’s heartbeat strong.
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Connie's Patient Story
Ashley's Patient Story
Alexea's Patient Story
Connie Wan and family
Connie's Breast Cancer Story
When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.
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Ashley Britsch
Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story
In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.
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Alexea
Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story
Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.
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