Blood donation

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…

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…

Over 58 000 persons have joined the Blood Service Biobank

The Blood Service’s valuable Biobank, which is celebrating its 5th anniversary, already contains information on over 58,000 blood donors. Samples collected through blood donation lay the foundation…

The five most common questions about donating blood

In 2021, people were interested in the effects of various medicines and vaccinations on blood donation, as well as information on blood donation events in their municipality. These topics came out on…