Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Bloodworks Cord Blood Donation Program: a year in review

This past year has been filled with many obstacles – including another year of Covid-19, record-breaking staff shortages, and supply chain issues. Yet, despite all theseRead more →

Cytomegalovirus and blood donation

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus spread through blood, saliva, breastmilk, and other bodily fluids. The name sounds mega scary, but it’s nothing to worry aboutRead more →

Meet Mackenzie in North Seattle: veteran, volunteer, survivor

No one expects to be diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma at 25—especially not when you have one of the most physically demanding jobs on the planet: MilitaryRead more →

Admiral Rachel Levine visits Bloodworks

Admiral Rachel Levine, MD wears many hats in addition to a smart uniform dress cap: celebrated physician and professor of medicine, gender pioneer, USA Today WomanRead more →