Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



Batter Up – Rick Rizzs (S1 E17)

Back in March, when the COVID-19 pandemic first began, it looked like the impact on our ability to collect blood would be devastating. Social distancing guidelinesRead more →

The Day a Heart Stood Still – Sue Nixon Summer Edition (S1 E16)

An update to the remarkable true life story. Seattle’s Sue Nixon owes her life to the quick response of genuine Good Samaritans and paramedics at MedicRead more →

When All That’s Left is Hope – Bill Harper (S1 E15)

Communications Specialist Bill Harper is a gifted storyteller here at Bloodworks Northwest. But in this special Independence Day edition of Bloodworks 101, you’ll find out whyRead more →

What’s Blood Got to Do With it? – Dr. Jill Johnsen (S1 E14)

Is there a connection between blood type and risk factors for COVID-19? That’s what Dr. Jill Johnsen from the Bloodworks Northwest Research Institute wants to findRead more →