Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



From blood donor to patient to volunteer: David’s story

After more than 500 donations, a brain tumor put David Heckel on the receiving side of blood donation. Although he’s no longer able to donate blood, David finds ways to continue giving back.Read more →

Making birth more equitable: Gender-neutral cord blood language

In the United States, birth has been historically very gendered. The classic pink and blue have been standard since baby boomers were babies themselves; likewise, MomRead more →

Our Local Blood Shortage: It’s Only a Matter of Time

Blood centers in our region and across the country are pleading for our help.  The critically low blood supply in the U.S. is now forcing healthcareRead more →

How does stomach cancer spread? It’s in the blood.

Cancer is a scary word. At its core, it’s a coup: almost any cell in the body can mutate or become damaged, start to grow uncontrollably,Read more →