Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



From blood donor to patient to volunteer: David's story

After more than 500 donations, a brain tumor put David Heckel on the receiving side of blood donation. Although he’s no longer able to donate blood, David finds ways to continue giving back.

April 3, 2023 9:33am

 

Making birth more equitable: Gender-neutral cord blood language

In the United States, birth has been historically very gendered. The classic pink and blue have been standard since baby boomers were babies themselves; likewise, Mom

March 28, 2023 4:39pm

 

Our Local Blood Shortage: It's Only a Matter of Time

Blood centers in our region and across the country are pleading for our help.  The critically low blood supply in the U.S. is now forcing healthcare

January 27, 2023 1:03pm

 

How does stomach cancer spread? It's in the blood.

Cancer is a scary word. At its core, it’s a coup: almost any cell in the body can mutate or become damaged, start to grow uncontrollably,

December 26, 2022 12:23pm

 

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