Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



A conversation with Bloodworks Researchers

As an employee of Bloodworks, I hear about the amazing work we accomplish all the time – and since I work in Fundraising, I’ve heard inspiringRead more →

What is a massive transfusion protocol?

One third of all blood donations go to cancer patients, who may need red cells or platelets to get through chemotherapy or other treatments. The bloodRead more →
Dennis Gelvin

A philatelic blood donor: Dennis Gelvin

When you meet blood donor Dennis Gelvin, “intense” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. He’s slim and taller than average, with a well-groomed mustache,Read more →

Why is blood drawn from and transfused into veins?

Bloodworks’ Vein to Vein curriculum makes it easy for educators to create lesson plans around blood and blood donation. It’s one of the many student programsRead more →