January is National Blood Donor Month

January is National Blood Donor Month

Jan 10, 2024 | Blood Banking

Every year, the month of January is dedicated to recognizing the importance of blood donation. This month-long campaign raises awareness of the constant need for blood and encourages eligible individuals to donate blood. Whether you’ve never donated before or if...
SBMF: A History of Service – Part 1

SBMF: A History of Service – Part 1

Dec 10, 2023 | Insider

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

Nov 22, 2022 | Blood Banking, Health

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...
Six Questions with Dr. Erica Martin: Pathologist

Six Questions with Dr. Erica Martin: Pathologist

Mar 15, 2022 | Insider, Pathology

Dr. Erica Martin has been with our team at the South Bend Medical Foundation since 2015. By the American Board of Pathology, she is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. She is a crucial part of our team, and we were able to sit down...