The City of Forssa adopted the Blood Donation During Working Hours Certificate
The City of Forssa allows its employees to donate blood during working hours. Now, the Mayor is encouraging neighbouring municipalities to follow suit.
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Bringing Blood Donation Closer to Everyday Life – 10,000 Donations in the Blood Donation Bus
The Blood Donation Bus, which travels around the Greater Helsinki area, has now reached the milestone of 10,000 blood donations. The bus brings blood donation closer to people’s everyday lives and…
The use of blood products does not decrease during summer – up to 800 blood products may be needed in a single weekend
Summer holidays and heat reduce blood donation, but the need for blood products in hospitals remains unchanged. During one weekend, the Blood Service supplies hospitals with up to 500–600 units of…
10 Reasons to Donate Blood This Summer
During the summer, fewer blood donors are available due to holidays and possible heatwaves. That is exactly why every donor is especially important! Patients need blood products all year round,…
Travel abroad may temporarily prevent blood donation – check the restrictions in time
Blood donors are needed all year round – also during the …
Fewer donation days during Midsummer week – need for blood products remains unchanged
Blood donation is important also during the Midsummer holidays. During Midsummer week, there are fewer donation days than usual, but hospitals need blood for patient care just as they do during a…
The health questionnaire will have a short service interruption on June 15
The health questionnaire will have a short service interruption in the morning on June 15 due to maintenance.
Finland’s blood supply is based on voluntary donors – World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on 14 June
On World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, we thank voluntary blood donors for their irreplaceable role in patient care. Finland’s security of supply is not built solely on reserves and systems, but on…
The emergency messaging feature in the Donor app will be tested on 11 June 2026
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is testing an emergency communication tool (notifications in the Donor app and an emergency message banner appearing at the top of the website and app) on the…
World Blood Donor Day celebrated in Helsinki – event at Superterassi on 14 June
On World Blood Donor Day, 14 June, blood donors are thanked and the importance of blood donation is highlighted. This year, the day will be celebrated on Sunday,…
Summer’s favourite drink is back – get yours!
Patients need blood products all year round, including during the holiday season. You can give blood in summer too, every weekday. We offer everyone who comes to give blood a unique recovery drink,…
Plasma donation expands to new locations
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is expanding the opportunity to donate plasma. Currently, plasma donation is available at the Blood Service location in Vantaa. By the end of 2026, plasma donation…