November 21, 2022

OBI is making stops in Durant this week

DURANT – The Oklahoma Blood Institute and The Chocolate Factory invite Bryan County to give blood this week. On Tuesday, Nov. 22, OBI will be at […]
November 8, 2022

Blood drive at Southeastern on Tuesday and Wednesday

DURANT – Southeastern Oklahoma State University is hosting a two-day blood drive. The OBI Bloodmobile is stationed at the top of The Loop on the SE […]
September 9, 2020

Blood recipient says “Thank You” to Choctaw Nation blood donor

Choctaw Nation Kelsey Brown DURANT – Blood donors don’t always get a thank you. At the Choctaw Nation, appreciation is shared by saying or writing, “yakoke,” […]
June 3, 2020

OBI announces COVID-19 antibody tests for blood donors

Release TULSA  ─  Oklahoma Blood Institute announced it will provide free COVID-19 antibody tests for all blood donors eighteen and older. Oklahoma Blood Institute is the […]
April 21, 2020

Opportunities to give blood locally during the spring

The Oklahoma Blood Institute is offering many opportunities for donating blood in upcoming weeks. Here are some chances to give at Bryan County locations: • April […]
April 9, 2020

OBI collects convalescent plasma to aid local COVID-19 patients

Release OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) has collected its first units of convalescent plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients, part of an experimental initiative to […]
March 21, 2020

Blood donation in Bryan County is going well

By Joey McWilliams DURANT – The Oklahoma Blood Institute reminds the state via its website that the need for blood donation is constant. Sometimes it seems […]
June 24, 2019

2019 All-American Bryan County and Durant blood drive

OKLAHOMA – To help ensure Oklahoma’s blood supply is strong for the Independence Day holiday and the rest of the summer, Cox and the OKC Dodgers […]
January 18, 2019

Choctaw Nation honored for saving more than 1,600 lives

Choctaw Nation Katy Pickens DURANT – Choctaw Nation associates have been recognized by the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) for the impact of their lifesaving donations. An […]