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…
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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…
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.…
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…
The Blood Service is testing its emergency communications on Monday, 3rd November 2025
The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools in Finnish, Swedish, and English on Monday, 3rd November 2025. The test will not require any action from blood donors.
A new eye disease preparation made possible by blood donors
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service will begin supplying serum eye drops to patients suffering from severe dry eye and ocular surface diseases. This is a new preparation made from serum separated…
Around the clock, every day
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service provides service around the clock, because the need for life-saving blood components does not look at the clock.
Over 1,000 stem cell donations in 30 years
The Stem Cell Registry has reached an important milestone: over 1,000 members have donated stem cells for patient treatment since its establishment.