Each year, thousands of women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer. 13% of women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. That’s about 1 in 8 women in the U.S, according to breastcancer.org. The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown, but cancer occurs when cells in the breast divi ...
Committed Hearts
Congratulations to the Celebration of Life Winners for 2020
Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center would like to congratulate the 2020 Celebration of Life winners. Each year, Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will recognize and celebrate all gold-level Commit for Life groups for the countless lives saved through their efforts. The annual Celebration of Life ceremon ...
‘Father of Blood Banking’ fought for racial equality
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 ...
