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06 July 2022

News Press release

Summer checklist for blood donors in 2022

In summertime, blood donors are encouraged to take a few important matters into account. Remember to stay hydrated when enjoying the hot weather. In the summer, you can donate blood near your summer…

13 June 2022

News

Hartela completes new premises for the Blood Service at Vehkala in Vantaa

Hartela built flexibly adaptable premises compliant with modern needs for the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service, located in the district of Vehkala in Vantaa.

13 June 2022

Blood donation News Press release

Voluntary blood donors maintain security of supply for society

Blood donors play an invaluable role in terms of the reliability of society. This week’s blood donors will also help to save patients next week.

13 June 2022

News

Deferral period for donating blood after a monkeypox infection

Monkeypox infections have been reported in several European countries and the first cases have also been found in Finland. No cases of monkeypox obtained by blood transfusions have been…

07 June 2022

Blood donation Blood Service Biobank Press release

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…

31 May 2022

Blood donation News

Emergency blood supplies are running low – O negative blood donors are needed urgently

Recently, the need for O negative emergency blood has been much higher than normal and supplies have fallen alarmingly. The Blood Service is appealing to all those whose blood group is O negative to…

12 May 2022

News

The mask recommendation in blood donation is being lifted

The situation with the coronavirus epidemic has eased throughout the country, and face masks are no longer required in public areas except in special cases. Starting from 12 May, the mask…

29 April 2022

Blood donation News Press release

Opening hours of Blood Service units are expanding with more evening appointments added

Starting in May, it will be easier than ever to book a blood donation appointment as the ten Blood Service units will be open at least until 18:00 on weekdays starting on May 2.

06 April 2022

News Press release

Help from blood donors is needed around the Easter holidays

The help of volunteer blood donors is needed especially around public holidays. The Blood Service units are open on weekdays and on Easter Monday, 18 April.

06 April 2022

News

FRCBS Annual Report for 2021 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 events that took place last year. Also our strategy and…

11 March 2022

Blood donation News Press release

More than 100,000 persons donated blood in 2021 – despite challenges associated with the coronavirus

In 2021, 113,000 persons registered to donate blood. Whole blood was donated slightly over 185,000 times in total. Nearly 90 blood donation events will be organised during March in different parts of…

24 February 2022

News Press release

Blood donors are set for starring role at the Åbo Svenska Teater on 3 March 2022

The main stage of Åbo Svenska Teater will play host to a blood donation event on Thursday 3 March (12.00-18.00). After a break of a couple of years, the event is now being held for the fifth time.