Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Cord blood donation: the McFadden family’s story

Like many expectant parents, Iris and Joel McFadden were anxious to learn everything they could before the birth of their first child, including the decision toRead more →

BloodworksNW celebrates 10 years with Angel Flight West

Most blood donors know that a pint of blood can save three lives because it can be separated into three components: red cells, plasma, and platelets.Read more →

Completing the circle: Sara donates bone marrow

Not many people experience both sides of the bone marrow registry: having the life of the loved one saved by an anonymous donor only to repayRead more →

HLA testing and organ transplants

  Have you ever wondered how doctors determine whether a donated organ is the right fit for a patient in need of a transplant? Gary receivedRead more →