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08 January 2026

News Stem Cell Registry

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…

22 December 2025

Blood donation

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…

11 December 2025

Stem Cell Registry Stories

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…

10 December 2025

Blood donation Press release

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…

08 December 2025

Blood donation News

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…

04 December 2025

Blood donation Press release Professionals Research

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.

21 November 2025

Blood donation News

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…

18 November 2025

Blood donation News

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…

15 November 2025

Article Blood donation Stories

Donors Make Elli’s Life Possible

Thanks to blood donors, Elli Malinen is able to live a good life – and help others too.

12 November 2025

Blood donation News

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…

06 November 2025

Blood donation Blood Service Biobank Press release

Doctoral dissertation: Blood Donation Is a Good Way to Help and Support Research

In her sociology doctoral dissertation, to be examined on November 7, Master of Social Sciences Vera Raivola explored blood donors’ views on blood donation and participation in biobank research.…

05 November 2025

News Press release Research

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…