Bloodworks 101

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out in this special ENCORE EDITION, according to Bell, that donation can m...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Today is the last day of our "Give Blood Rescue a Human" promotional campaign.  Over the past few months, it's celebrated the powerful bond between people and their pets and the lifesaving power of blood donation. Today, Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager introduces us to a amazing platelet donor in the in the Portland are...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message What do you know about AI? As you're probably aware, there's way more to AI than what you get from ChatGPT. In fact, as the team at Bloodworks Research can tell you, the potential for machine learning to one day save lives is very real. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager spoke with Dr. Jose Lopez, Bloodworks Chief Scientific Of...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This has been a big week for Cal Raleigh, "The Big Dumper," the All-Star catcher from the Seattle Mariners. Not only did he star in this year's All-Star Game in Atlanta but he won the Home Run Derby, beating out some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball. Last year, Cal was part of our "Young Bloods" blood...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message They call the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the "100 Deadliest Days," for a very good reason. Well, for several very good reasons. Today, Bloodworks Northwest's Co-Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kristin Alcorn spells it out for Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager.   Support the show

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message All summer, Bloodworks Northwest has been reaching out to pet owners through our Give Blood Rescue a Human campaign. Today, you're going to meet a young woman named Leah Penney from the Neko Cat Cafe on Seattle's Capitol Hill. Leah has a very personal reason for why he's a part of the campaign. In fact, as Bloodworks 101 Pr...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message There's a common misconception that when you adopt a pet, you're saving that animal's life. It's a one-way street, right? Well, at the Portland Humane Society, Jim Nelson can tell you that pets give us so much in return. On this edition of Bloodworks 101, Jim and Oregon Humane Society's Laura Klink tell producer J...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When something at a Blood Center needs maintenance, you can't just slap some duct tape on it and call it good — the FDA does not like that. That's where Cassy Alaire comes in. Cassy and the Quality Control team at Bloodworks ensure that all of our equipment meets the rigorous standards needed to collect blood for local patients....

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message June 14 is World Blood Donor Day, and while giving blood looks a little different, no matter where in the world you are donating, much is the same, too. There’s always a need, no matter what language you speak or what snacks you eat in the canteen. In this episode, you'll hear from two donors covering three continents.  Support the s...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month. And there are few people moree aware of gun violence than Tualatin City Councillor Maria Reyes. When the City Council met a while back, an official proclamation was read, honoring Bloodworks Northwest. On these occasions, there's usually a lot of pomp and bluster. Official proclamations...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message What do you do when your child starts acting "differently"? When you just know something's wrong. That was the grim prospect Tigard, Oregon's Anna Kervers faced a few years back when her son, Theo was diagnosed with leukemia. Anna shared her story with Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager. We're calling it "Wh...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Right now, Bloodworks Northwest is embarking upon a new awareness campaign we're calling "Give Blood, Rescue a Human." It emphasizes the powerful bond between people and their pets and the lifesaving act of blood donation. If you want evidence of that powerful bond, just ask Dylan Smith and Jake Cole, both who work for Bloo...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message It seems like everyone has a reason why they donate blood. For Brandon Macz, with Seattle Humane, it's personal. Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager caught up with Brandon as he was sharing his story during his recent blood donation at the Bloodworks Seattle Central Donor Center on Seattle's First Hill.  Support the show

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Susan Gallotte may not have donated gallons upon gallons, but what she gives is perhaps the most intense type of blood donation of all: mobilized blood forming stem cells for research. For Susan, it all goes back to her mom and her fight against cancer. Learn more about mobilized blood forming stem cells Support the show

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In a couple weeks, Bloodworks Northwest will launch a new campaign that celebrates the powerful bond between people and their pets and the lifesaving power of blood donation. You'll hear plenty about that as the summer approaches. But today, Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager introduces us to a amazing platelet donor in the in the P...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This podcast is designed to inspire you to donate either time, money of blood. That's what we say every episode. Well today, you're going to meet someone who devotes a lot of time to the lifesaving work done here at Bloodworks. Her name is Adelyn Emil and as Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager found out, the volunteer work she d...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message For many high schoolers, donating blood is a rite of passage, something cool you can do when you turn 16. For Grayson Goodman, it's more like a calling: blood donation means a lot to the Goodman family. After all, donated blood gave Grayson's dad, Hunter, more years with his family.  Support the show

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Persistence pays off. Want proof? Just ask Dr. Joanne Thambuswamy, a persistent person if there ever was one. But she's also a platelet donor. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us, Joanne is now planning to go somewhere amazing simply because she refused to give up.   Support the show

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As anyone who's seen an idea become a piece of legislation and they'll tell you it takes a lot of work by a lot of people, especially in deeply divided political times like these. But as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, there's action in the Washington State Legislature right now that has broad appeal across p...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message At Bloodworks, we like to say that platelets are "golden." Why? well, as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, it's because they have such an impact on the people who receive them. But it's also because of the time and sacrifice it takes to produce them. For this edition, John spoke to Bloodworks' Senior...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a tech-savvy marketer, blood donor Mike Burlin likes to automate his donations as much as possible. Which hasn’t always been the case: after his dad was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), blood and stem cell donation were often on Mike’s mind.  Schedule your next blood donation: donate.bloodworksnw.org Learn more about...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We often think of blood transfusion in units, or pints of blood. But that's not always the case. Sometimes it can be just a matter of a few tablespoons as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out when he paid a visit to the Library Director at the North Plains Public Library near Portland.  Support the show

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We've all heard the expression, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." Well, Seattle's Rebecca Kasper knows what can happen when you apply that expression to say ... the attempt to donate blood. And as she told Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager, what happened when Rebecca refused to give up is somethin...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The new federal administration has issued a number of wide-ranging executive orders and policy changes that directly impact the Bloodworks Research Institute in Seattle. Just how important is the work done at the Research Institute? Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager spoke to Dr. Jose Lopez, the Research Institute's Chief Scientific...

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message By day, Lynette Manning is a Regional Manager for Bloodworks Northwest. By night? That's a different story. That's because Lynette is a rising star on the national comedy scene. Where does she get her material? Well, as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, for Manning it's just "everyday stuff."  Support...