Blood donors' origin asked to find rare blood groups
Blood Service is looking for more donors of rare blood groups to ensure that blood products are available for all patients. Therefore, blood donors will be asked about their origin starting from…
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Saimi Hoyer: “I can live a full life – thanks to blood donors”
Saimi Hoyer, entrepreneur, speaker and model, has been close to death because of her hereditary antibody deficiency. But now she’s feeling good. Effective treatment was finally found – a medicine…
Pia Siljander appointed as Research Director of Blood Service
Associate Professor of Biochemistry, PhD Pia Siljander has been appointed as the Research Director of the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service starting January 2, 2025. In her role, she will lead and…
The blood donor app will be released in English and Swedish
On December 17th, the blood donor app will be released in English and Swedish. The new language versions will make the app even more user-friendly.
Help patients during the Christmas holidays - blood donation open also on Boxing Day
Blood donors are encouraged to be active on the days around the Christmas holidays, as patients need blood products every day. All blood groups are needed, but currently, there is a great need for…
Viral blood donor testing for hepatitis E to stop as epidemic subsides
In March, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service began to test blood donor samples for the hepatitis E virus after a higher rate of hepatitis E infections were observed in Finland. After discussions…
Research data on iron values provides recommendations for blood donation
Blood Service researchers have published new research information on the health of women who donate blood. Based on this information, recommendations and guidelines for blood donation have been…
The Blood Service Research Fund awards grants for donor research and the development of treatments for serious illnesses
The Blood Service Research Fund has awarded new research grants for research projects focused on blood and tissue donation, as well as on the compatibility between the recipient and donor. Grants…
The Blood Service is developing its emergency communications
The Blood Service will test emergency communication tools on its website and in its mobile application on 11th of October. The test will not require any action from blood donors.
Garrison donations are the cornerstone of maintaining blood stocks
The Blood Service and the Finnish Defence Forces both play an important role in maintaining preparedness in the society. The organisations also have a long, shared history that dates back to the war…
Already 70 doctoral dissertations have been completed at the Blood Service
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service is already witnessing the completion of the 70th doctoral dissertation as Salla Markkinen, MA, shall defend her dissertation on 27 September 2024 on the…
“Getting a stem cell transplant means the world”
World Marrow Donor Day will be celebrated on Saturday 21 September 2024. Each year, around 100 patients in Finland need a blood stem cell transplant from a voluntary donor. Approximately one in six…