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…
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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…
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 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…
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 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…