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Beware of zombies
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There’s no substitute for donated blood (unless it’s entertainment)

By Helen Pitlick
A spooky history of fake blood. Blood is life. Unless it’s a pint voluntarily given by one of our generous donors in a neat little bag,Read more →
October 15, 2020
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Podcast

Fear of Needles – I Want to Donate But … (S2 E1)

By John Yeager
Do you have trypanophobia? It’s the fear of needles and it’s way more common than you think. In fact, it plays a huge role in whetherRead more →
October 15, 2020
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24September2020
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Photo of childhood cancer doctor Dr. Katherine Tarlock with medical equipment
Impact Stories, Life Savers

Blood donations make childhood cancer treatment possible

By Helen Pitlick
by Dr. Katherine Tarlock, pediatric oncologist at Seattle Children’s As a cancer doctor, I would say that blood transfusions are as essential to our patients’ careRead more →
September 24, 2020
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4September2020
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Impact Stories

Blood donations help kids with sickle cell disease live a normal life

By Helen Pitlick
By Alix Dassler, ARNP, advanced practice provider, Seattle Children’s Odessa Brown Children’s Clinic, Sickle Cell Program. My life’s work is taking care of children with sickleRead more →
September 4, 2020
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