Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



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 →

The Benefits of Public Cord Blood Banking

When Kristin Kleinhofer’s leukemia returned, her mom did some research. “And she kept telling me, because you don’t have a match, I really want you toRead more →

Why is O+ blood often given in an emergency?

Since O negative blood is considered the universal blood type, you might be surprised to learn that O positive is the blood most given to patientsRead more →