Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Amtrak 501 & WA & OR State Blood Donor Day: When a Tragedy Becomes a Call to Action

“Amtrak 501, emergency, emergency, emergency! We are on the ground!“ Those are the frenzied words of the conductor of Amtrak train 501 on the morning ofRead more →
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Bloodworks First-Person: Am I the right (body) type of blood donor?

American culture is expanding the definition of beauty – or at least, we’re trying. From the updated Instagram nudity policy due to censorship of plus-size modelsRead more →

Gifts for Blood Donors

Happy holidays! If shopping for your favorite blood donor is on your schedule, we’ve got you covered. Here are a few gift ideas* for every typeRead more →

From the shelves to the small screen: blood donation on TV

When we’re not helping donors save lives, we love to binge watch our favorite shows and are always excited when blood donation makes its way toRead more →