FRCBS Annual Report for 2022 published
The Blood Service Annual Report for 2022 has been published. You will find all the key figures and statistics concerning Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and an overview of the most important changes…
Blood donation
Blood Service customer survey for first-time donors: Over 91% of new donors have an excellent customer experience
The Blood Service investigates donors’ customer experiences each year. Last year, almost 3200 first-time donors from all over Finland responded to the survey. According to the results, new blood…
Patients still need help from blood donors over Easter
It is important that enough donors lend a helping hand on the days leading up to and immediately after Easter. The Blood Service centres are open on weekdays and on Easter Monday, the 10th of April.
Johanna Castrén appointed as the director of blood donation operations
Johanna Castrén (M.D.) has been appointed as the director of blood donation operations at the Blood Service and as a member of the Management Group.
Roche’s latest technology selected for the Blood Service laboratory
At the end of 2022, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service (FRCBS) moved to new, modern premises in Vehkala, Vantaa, along the Kehä III ring road. Roche delivered Blood Service an automated sample…
75 years of care: Blood Service celebrates its anniversary
Year 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of the start of operations of Finnish Red Cross Blood Service. The systemic collection of blood began in Finland during the war years. Established in 1948, the…
5 misconceptions stopping people from donating blood
Many people are willing to donate blood but think they are unsuitable donors. For example, medicines to treat hypertension and cholesterol do not prevent anyone from donating blood. The Blood Service…
Markku wanted – looking for real-life supermen to donate blood
More men are needed as blood donors. The Blood Service’s new campaign video highlights real-life supermen. If the number of men donating blood were to rise to the same level as that of women, it…
More than 90% of men who donate blood find it very easy to do
The Blood Service conducted a questionnaire survey to find out about the experiences and views of male blood donors. A large majority of them considered the blood donation process easy. For many, the…
New blood donors are needed to secure the blood supply
Around 29,000 people donated blood in Finland between June and July, while the target was 2,000 more. Patients have received the blood products required, but there is a desperate need for new donors.
Emergency care tests the use of whole blood
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service launches a joint study with emergency physicians on the use of a whole blood product in emergency care. The study examines the usability and safety of the whole…
Voluntary blood donors maintain security of supply for society
Blood donors play an invaluable role in terms of the reliability of society. This week’s blood donors will also help to save patients next week.