Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Serum for Research: What is serum donation?

One third of all blood donations go to patients fighting cancer. For many of these individuals, their blood counts drop as a result of treatments likeRead more →

Amtrak 501 & WA & OR State Blood Donor Day: When a Tragedy Becomes a Call to Action

“Amtrak 501, emergency, emergency, emergency! We are on the ground!“ Those are the frenzied words of the conductor of Amtrak train 501 on the morning ofRead more →
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Bloodworks First-Person: Am I the right (body) type of blood donor?

American culture is expanding the definition of beauty – or at least, we’re trying. From the updated Instagram nudity policy due to censorship of plus-size modelsRead more →

Gifts for Blood Donors

Happy holidays! If shopping for your favorite blood donor is on your schedule, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few gift ideas* for every typeRead more →