Cord Blood Awareness Month
July is Cord Blood Awareness month. Ever heard of it? Looking for a place to have the procedure? Maybe you do not live close to a place that offers the banking which is why Houston is just another great place to travel to for your medical needs. Scroll down to learn more about cord blood, what its use is for, and why you should stay at Premier Patient Housing if you are visiting Houston for this procedure.
At Premier Patient Housing, we love to inform our guests of all the offerings in the Houston area we service. This month in particular, we would like to shed some light on this procedure. MD Anderson is a great hospital to go to for this procedure, and we would love to have guests stay at our fully furnished apartments if they come to Houston for this.
Cord Blood
Cord blood actually refers to the blood in the umbilical cord. This used to be considered medical waste, but is now even referred to as a lifesaving product. You and your baby could be saving a life in the future! Since this blood is from the umbilical cord, this procedure happens after birth. The FDA has approved of this procedure since this happens after the umbilical cord has already been cut, making it safe for the baby and the mother. MD Anderson is a public cord blood bank that allows this unique blood to be transferred to places worldwide that need it. Aside from MD Anderson, these hospitals also collaborate for storing the blood:
- • Memorial Hermann Southwest
- • St. Joseph Medical Center
- • Memorial Hermann Medical Center
- • The Women’s Hospital of Texas
- • Memorial Hermann Memorial City
What Is Cord Blood Used For
What exactly is this umbilical cord blood used for and why is it so important? This blood contains stem cells and immune system cells that can help the body form tissue and other systems. Furthermore, this type of blood and banking opens up the door to stem cell transplantation! So far, the FDA has approved almost 80 conditions to be treated with this blood!
At this time, here are a few conditions it is currently in use for:
- • Leukemia
- • Lymphoma
- • Sickle Cell Disease
- • Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome
- • Autism
Stay with Us
So why stay with Premier Patient Housing? Ultimately, we are the perfect place to stay temporarily during pregnancy and the cord blood banking. No need to worry about staying at a hotel that does not provide everything you need. Aside from fully furnished apartments, pools, and work out facilities, we also offer:
Undoubtedly, these amenities make our company stand out when comparing to what other temporary housing facilities can offer to their guests. Take a look at the different apartments we offer and get in touch with us today! The Houston Medical Center is ready for you to help save a life and donate your blood.