New Lifesaver Badges Are Here!
To celebrate the New Year, blood donors and those interested in donating will now receive fresh Lifesaver badges.
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Joining the Stem Cell Registry is easy – remember to return your sample
A stem cell donor can literally save the life of someone who is seriously ill. Donors are found through the Stem Cell Registry, which constantly needs new members. Joining is easy, either at a Blood…
Book the most important moment of the New Year – donate blood
Patients are treated in hospitals every day, including during public holidays. Blood products have relatively short shelf lives and cannot be stored for long periods in advance. For example, platelet…
With stem cell transplantation, back to the beloved hobby
In the spring of 2024, Henry Walker from Oulu was diagnosed with a bone marrow disease for which a stem cell transplant is one of the only treatment options. Fortunately, a suitable donor was found…
Blood donors needed to secure blood supply during Christmas
The Finnish Blood Service is currently inviting donors to book appointments in advance for Christmas week, as hospitals need blood products around Christmas and New Year. For blood product…
New version of the Donor app
A new version of the Donor mobile app will be released on Tuesday, 9 December 2025. The update includes, for example, a new Lifesaver badge and the ability to set your own favorite donation…
Doctoral Dissertation: Whole Blood as a Promising Option in Prehospital Care for Bleeding Patients
Sanna Susila’s doctoral research shows that whole blood products can be an effective alternative in prehospital care for patients with severe bleeding.
Changes in the Blood Donor Health Questionnaire: Same Questions for Everyone Regardless of Gender
Starting November 24th, the health questionnaire for blood donors will be updated. The question about gender will be removed from the beginning of the questionnaire. From now on, the same questions…
Electronic health questionnaire out of service 21st–24th November
The electronic health questionnaire will be unavailable due to maintenance starting on Friday, 21st November at 7:00 PM. The maintenance break is estimated to last until Monday morning, 24th…
Donors Make Elli’s Life Possible
Thanks to blood donors, Elli Malinen is able to live a good life – and help others too.
Donor Study: Blood Service App Meets Blood Donors’ Needs
The donor app has secured its place among blood donors of all ages. A recent usability study shows that the app is easy to use and meets many needs, but users also have wishes and expectations for…
Grants from the Blood Service Research Fund for research on the blood supply chain and tissue donation
The Blood Service Research Fund of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service has awarded new grants for research focused on strengthening the blood supply chain and multidisciplinary studies on the…