Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



All about platelet counts and platelet donation

Do you get compliments on your veins when you donate blood? Do you have a couple of hours to sit back, relax, and save lives? YouRead more →
Can I donate blood if I've had my spleen removed? Drawing of human torso and organs

Can I donate blood if I’ve had my spleen removed?

There are some screening questions that we ask all donors at each appointment and some that apply only to specific donations. When you donate platelets, weRead more →

5 health benefits of blood donation

You know that donating blood is good for patients, but did you know it also benefits blood donors?  Healthier heart and blood vessels  Donating blood may protect against heart disease and strokes. This could beRead more →

What is a directed blood donation?

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. 99.9% of these patients rely on volunteer donors, receiving the gift of life from someone they mayRead more →