SBMF: A History of Service – Part 1

SBMF: A History of Service – Part 1

SBMF has a rich and significant history, rooted in a legacy of innovation and growth. From its beginnings in 1912 as the South Bend Medical Laboratory, the organization has played a vital role in providing laboratory services to the local community. In this two-part...
Sickle Cell Disease: What You Can Do to Help

Sickle Cell Disease: What You Can Do to Help

Sickle cell disease affects 100,000 people in the United States. If untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications. There is no widely used cure for sickle cell disease, but there are treatments that can help. One way you can help patients with SCD is by...
What is Double Red Cell Donation?

What is Double Red Cell Donation?

Did you know that there are different ways that you can donate blood? The most common method for donating is whole blood donation. While whole blood donation is needed, there is another form of blood donation that can help even more...
The History of Blood Donations in America

The History of Blood Donations in America

The history of blood transfusions is a long and intriguing one that stretches back thousands of years in surprising and fascinating ways. Let’s learn more about the history of blood donations. Humans have been connecting the relationship between blood and overall...