Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Is blood the next fountain of youth?

From calorie restriction to the mythical Fountain of Youth, humankind’s search for new (and, occasionally, extreme) ways to avoid aging and defy death remains an immortalRead more →

A New Era of Blood Donation: Updates on MSM coming in late 2023

Bloodworks is implementing the new individual risk-based questionnaire on December 6, 2023! This means all donors will be asked the same questions to determine eligibility –Read 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 →