During Black History Month, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center strives to honor the legacy of Dr. Charles Drew—An African American doctor who was a pioneer in the blood banking industry in the early 1900s. His accomplishments have long been lauded by those of us who continue this crucial work in our ...
Gulf Coast Heroes: A love letter to blood donors
Gulf Coast Heroes: A love letter to blood donors To you, it’s a simple band wrapped around your elbow. To blood recipients, it’s a symbol of strength … of unity … of selflessness. The band wrapped around your arm after a blood donation is a signal to the rest of the world that you have made ...
Mr. Teague will be missed greatly
Bill T. Teague, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s founding CEO, passed away peacefully on Dec. 25. Mr. Teague was a leader in blood banking, serving as our CEO for more than 30 years. His contributions to the fields of blood banking and transfusion medicine received well-deserved acclaim, and cou ...
