Gulf Coast Blood
Hospitals and Health CareTexas, United States501-1000 Employees
Gulf Coast Blood is a nonprofit, FDA-accredited community blood center based in Houston, Texas, providing a safe supply of blood and related services, and high-quality human cellular material for research and therapeutic use. It maintains an expanded research support program that partners with biotech, pharmaceutical, and academic institutions, using donated blood to support studies that advance medical innovation and improve patient outcomes. The organization serves the Texas Medical Center and operates 18 donor centers and more than 7,000 mobile blood drives annually. Founded in 1975, Gulf Coast Blood is one of the largest community blood centers in the United States, serving 170 hospitals across 26 counties. It is headquartered in Houston and supports a broad network of healthcare providers with its blood products and services. A recent development includes a May 2026 collaboration with Harris County ESD 11 to supply paramedics with blood and plasma, reflecting its ongoing partnerships to extend emergency blood support.