Future thinking applies to more than monetary decisions. For example, thanks to a process known as cord blood banking, parents can invest in their family’s future, and this investment can have lifesaving consequences. OC Family Magazine | More

"My husband and I decided to bank our son Oliver’s blood for future potential medical emergencies. Three years ago I didn’t know much about it, but paid the yearly storage fee with hopes to keep my son as healthy as can be. Recently I began wondering why exactly cord blood is so important, and sought out some answers from Nurse Wendy Spry, LVN, CPSS of PacifiCord..." Tight Bod with A Pod | More

Pregnancy and the promise of a new life bring much excitement and presents many options as well as decisions to be made. One of the important decisions facing expectant parents is cord blood banking. The AFA Blog | More

HealthBanks President Chang Hsiu-kang, a pioneer in private cord blood banking in Taiwan, told “Taiwan Today” about his passion for the business. Taiwan Today | More

My husband and I are expecting. We are interested in the concept of storing stem cells should our child need them in the future. What options do we have? How does cord blood banking work? Parenting Orange County Magazine | More

KTLA Morning News features PacifiCord's very own and our free prenatal classes. KTLA Channel 5 News | More

Banking your baby’s cord blood is a good thing to do. Why? Well, first and foremost, the stem cells found in your baby’s umbilical cord may otherwise be disposed as medical waste. These precious stem cells found in your baby’s umbilical cord would otherwise have the potential to treat your baby, a member of your family or a stranger in need of a transplant for a variety of diseases. SwellPregnancyGuide.com | More

Irvine-based PacifiCord is changing the lives of Orange County families, one umbilical cord at a time. OC Family | More

PacifiCord's Healthcare Educator, Wendy Spry, talks about why families should consider banking their baby's cord blood. OC Health Magazine | More

PacifiCord President, Dan Segal, interview with City of Irvine News. City of Irvine News TV | More

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March 23, 2009 - PacifiCord has opened a cord blood bank in Irvine ... It is the first private cord blood bank in Orange County, according to a directory provided by the non-profit Parents' Guide to Cord Blood Foundation...... Orange County Register | More

March 21, 2009 - PacifiCord has opened a cord blood bank in Irvine, and more than 100 local parents have already opted to store their newborn child's umbilical cord blood in case illness should strike later in life and stem cells can be used to treat it..... Irvine World News | More

March 23, 2009 - The executive order should "keep the topic on the front pages as far as awareness of stem cells," said Daniel Segal, chief executive of PacifiCord, a unit of Taiwan-based Health Banks Biotech Co.... Orange County Business Journal | More

IRVINE, Calif. — May 10, 2010— Dedicated to serving the family cord blood banking needs of Southern California, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) announced today that the company has met the rigorous requirements set by AABB and has earned accreditation effective April 1st, 2010. | More

PacifiCord Positioned to Offer Physicians and Clients a Level of Quality Unparalleled by Any other Family Cord Blood Bank. | More

announced they are partnering with Milkalicious, an Aliso Viejo-based breastfeeding boutique and education center, in sponsoring “The Great Vaccine Debate.” | More

PacifiCord today announced it will be offering free prenatal classes in Temecula starting September 21, 2009. This will be PacifiCord's fifth prenatal class location in Southern California. | More

PacifiCord today announced it will be offering free prenatal classes in San Diego starting September 9, 2009. This will be PacifiCord’s fourth prenatal class location in Southern California. | More

Region’s Premiere Family Cord Blood Bank Partners with Local Maternity Boutique in Educating Mothers-to-be. | More

Region’s Premiere Family Cord Blood Bank Provides 30 Percent Discount and Special Financing to Military Families Who Bank Their Baby’s Cord Blood. | More

IRVINE, Calif. (July 23, 2009) – Dedicated to serving the private cord blood banking needs of Southern California, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) today announced they are hosting a private event for Southern California Obstetricians on Saturday, July 25th whereby invited guests will tour PacifiCord’s working laboratory and listen to presentations from nationally acclaimed experts in the fields of cord blood banking, stem cells and perinatal obstetrics. | More

IRVINE, Calif. — July 22, 2009 — Dedicated to serving the private cord blood banking needs of Southern California, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) today announced it is now offering free prenatal classes in Santa Monica and Sherman Oaks in addition to the classes held weekly at the Irvine, CA headquarters—which has been offering prenatal classes such as preparation for childbirth, baby care basics and breastfeeding basics since March of 2009. | More

IRVINE, Calif. (July 22, 2009) – Southern California’s premiere family cord blood bank, PacifiCord (www.pacificord.com) today announced Bob Kurilko as president and chief executive officer of its U.S. headquarters and Cord Blood Banking Center in Irvine, California. | More

March 9, 2009 –Region's Premiere Family Cord Blood Bank Offers Exclusive Cord Blood Concierge™ Service, State of the Art Laboratory, and Classes for Community Education and Outreach..... Public Relations | More