At the Finnish Food Authority, blood donation is a valuable form of helping
The Finnish Food Authority has its own group of blood donors, which donated 77 times in 2022. Tarja Katajamäki acts as the contact person for the blood donation group.
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At Tallink Silja, blood donation during working hours is an established practice
Communications Director Marika Nöjd and Communications Specialist Armi Laine both donate blood regularly. Tallink Silja employees have been allowed to donate blood during working hours for 11 years.
Time offered by the employer for blood donation creates good community spirit
The opportunity to donate blood during working hours is one form of volunteering at Murata. Device engineer Mari Venho is an active advocate for blood donation in the company.
Voluntary donors help patients to survive
World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on the 14th of June every year. The purpose of the international day is to remind people of the importance of blood donation and to thank blood donors for their valuable…
Donor survey: The Blood Service's ability to provide a Finnish blood supply service was rated excellent
After the bridge accident that occurred in Espoo on 11.5.2023, the Blood Service conducted a donor survey to find out how blood donors experienced communications related to the major incident.
Blood donors provide invaluable help even during the summer holidays
Even during the summer holiday period, blood products are needed to steadily treat patients each week. You can donate blood while on holiday, for example in the municipality where your summer cabin is.…
Proposal to change the deferral policy for MSM donors
The Blood Service is proposing to relax the deferral rule for men who have sex with men (MSM) so that a history of male-to-male sexual activity would no longer automatically disqualify a prospective blood…
Blood Service to open a donor centre in Vantaa next year
The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service (FRCBS) is set to open a donor centre in the Jumbo/Flamingo shopping and entertainment centre in Vantaa in early 2024. The new site will replace the Kivihaka donor centre…
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 and…
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 donors…
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.