Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Meet Mackenzie in North Seattle: veteran, volunteer, survivor

No one expects to be diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at 25—especially not when you have one of the most physically demanding jobs on the planet: MilitaryRead more →

The science behind vampires

We hear it a lot from our donors on social media: “visited the vampires at Bloodworks today to drop off a pint.” Blood is universal: weRead more →

Vampire bats: nature’s blood banks

Blood is a lifesaving resource for patients with anemia, going through chemotherapy, or after an accident or trauma. Foods made from blood can also offer aRead more →

Studies on Aortic Stenosis, a Common Heart Condition

Understanding blood can lead to improvements in human health, even in conditions without an obvious blood connection, including this exciting research that could potentially impact 1 in 5 older Americans.Read more →