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11 June 2025

Blood donation Press release

Thank you, blood donors – World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on June 14 in Helsinki

The day is dedicated to thanking voluntary blood donors, raising global awareness about the need for blood products, and encouraging new donors to join.

02 June 2025

Blood donation Cell therapies Press release

Blood donors can now help patients in a new way: Blood Service to start producing serum eye drops

The Blood Service is to start producing serum eye drops for the treatment of severe ocular surface conditions. The eye drops will be produced from serum derived from donated blood.

26 May 2025

News

The Blood Service is developing its emergency communications on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025

The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools in Finnish, Swedish, and English on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025. The test will not require any action from blood donors.

23 May 2025

Article

Donate Blood and Enjoy Live Music at Lahti City Hall – May 27, 2025

Join us for a special afternoon where you can make a difference and enjoy live music! Small ensembles from the Lahti Symphony Orchestra will perform during a blood donation event at Lahti City Hall's…

21 May 2025

Article Blood donation

The beginning of summer challenges blood donation: the need for blood donors is constant

The end of May and the beginning of June is a challenging time to get enough blood donors to donation points. The same week at the end of May includes Ascension Day and the school graduation weekend,…

07 May 2025

Blood donation News Stem Cell Registry

Maintenance break in the blood donor health questionnaire and Stem Cell Registration form on Thursday, May 8th

Maintenance work on the blood donor health questionnaire and Stem Cell Registry registration form will be carried out on Thursday, May 8th, from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM. During this time, it will not be…

28 April 2025

Blood donation News

Get into the May Day spirit by donating blood

In April and May, there are several four-day weeks due to holidays. Blood products are needed in hospitals every day of the year, regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday. Platelets, which…

16 April 2025

Blood donation News

Exceptional opening hours for Easter, May Day, and Ascension Day

In April and May, there are several four-day weeks due to holidays. Blood products are needed in hospitals every day of the year, regardless of whether it is a weekday or a holiday. Platelets, which…

10 April 2025

Blood donation News Professionals

The annual report of Blood Service contains key figures for the year 2024

In the fresh annual report from Blood Service, you will find key figures and an overview of last year's most important events.

08 April 2025

Blood donation Press release

Blood donation is proven to be easy - Finnish celebrities show that helping is wonderfully easy

According to surveys conducted by the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, blood donation is perceived as an easy way to help. The Blood Service's "Wonderfully Easy" campaign highlights the ease and…

01 April 2025

Blood donation News Professionals

Bacterial culture of platelets increases patient safety and extends the shelf life of the products

Blood Service will start bacterial culture of all platelet products on 1.4.2025. The introduction of this procedure will improve the microbial safety of platelet products and thereby patient safety.…

31 March 2025

Blood donation Press release

Scouts and blood donation have always belonged together

Blood donation activities began in Finland in 1935 at the initiative of scouts. The example set by the scouts lives on and is still thriving. This year, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and the…