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January is National Blood Donor Month, a time set aside to celebrate the importance of blood donation and the act of "giving back." So, we're recognizing two members of our community who live out those words by how they give back to our community. And thanks to committed members of our music community and Sonic Guild, Bloodworks is recognizing Seattle singer-songwriter Sara Camille and singer and frontman, Marshall Hugh of the Marshall Law Band. On this edition of Bloodworks 101, host John Yeager, with the help of producer Helen Pitlick, introduce us to these two remarkable musicians, who also embody the Music's In Our Blood campaign.
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In 2016, University of Washington sociology professor and mother of two, Alexes Harris was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type of cancer where the blood-producing cells in a patient’s bone marrow became abnormal and create blood cells that don’t function properly. As Bloodworks 101 producer Bill Harper tells us, Alexes underwent chemotherapy treatment to reach remission, but when it came time to find a suitable bone marrow donor, her improving condition met a health equity wall: Her mixed race background meant the chances of finding a donor were slim at best. Here's today's BEST OF 2024 episode of Bloodworks 101 from February of 2024.
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In February of 2024, since it was Black History Month, we took a hard look at Sickle Cell Disease, a devastating genetic blood disorder that predominantly impacts people of African descent. In this Bloodworks 101 Best of 2024 episode, producer Helen Pitlick told us that Sickle Cell disease is an unfortunate reality for many members of Black communities, and at Bloodworks, we’d like to make it history. Dr. Raymond Adili of Bloodworks Research Institute thinks this is possible.
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Meet Bloodworks' newest Principal Investigator, Dr. Moua Yang. Dr. Yang sat down with Bloodworks 101 producer Helen Pitlick to discuss his research, what drives his work, and how Bloodworks Research Institute is changing how we think about more than just blood -- Dr. Yang just might make you eat your veggies, too. Here's today's BEST OF 2024 episode entitled, "The Chemistry of Clotting."
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When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate blood, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us in this BEST OF 2024 episode, that donation can often make the biggest difference in the world.
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Did you know that the history of blood transfusion goes back four centuries? There's a lot that we don't know about blood. January is National Blood Donor Month, a time set aside to raise awareness for the cause of blood donation because typically in January, there are fewer donors after the winter holidays, even though blood is still critically needed. If you want to know about blood, spend some time with the man who literally wrote the book on blood - Professor Douglas Starr. That's what producer John Yeager did recently for this BEST OF 2024 edition of Bloodworks 101.
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Wednesday, December 18th is State Blood Donor Day in the State of Washington. Bloodworks Northwest' s Director for Government Affairs, Juan Cotto came up with the idea a few years ago to honor the state's first responders and to draw attention to the need for blood. We picked December 18th because it markes the anniversary of a state emergency, the derailment of Amtrak 501, that killed three, injured dozens and crippled the state's interstate system. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager spoke to Cotto recently, about the need to be prepared for "those types of accidents."
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December 18th is set aside each year in the State of Washington as State Blood Donor Day. Bloodworks Northwest has led the effort behind it in order to recognize the need for blood when emergencies hit but also to honor first responders who were on the scene December 18th, 2017 when Amtrak 501 derailed, killing three, injuring dozens and crippling one of the state's major freeways for days. One of those first responders was a young man named Dan Konzelman, who was on the way to an accounting job that morning. And as he told Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager, it was a day that would change Dan's life forever.
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This is a special ENCORE edition of Bloodworks 101, we're calling, “The New Era of Blood Donation.” We’re re-publishing it this week because something very significant happened one year ago this week. After more than thirty years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finally lifted its deferral on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. For the first time since 1982, gay and bisexual men could finally donate blood.
As Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us, the episode features two of the most outspoken and enthusiastic donors, Dylan Smith, our Donor Services Supervisor in Vancouver, Washington, in the Portland metro area and his partner, Juan Gonzalez. -
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Since it's Thanksgiving, it seemed like a good idea to thank the thousands of generous Bloodworks Northwest donors who come through our donor centers every single day. One of those donors is a guy who used to be, in his words, "a fainter." He's former KING5 reporter Chris Cashman, who hosted a series of videos this spring entitled, "One Thousand Thank You's."
Over the years, there's been a profound transformation in Chris. He's gone from a fainter to ... we'll let Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager take it from there. -
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University of Washington senior Bryn Ament has a very cool job: she's a handler for one of the biggest celebrities in the state. She's also a blood donor, and the We Give Blood Drive with Big Ten and Abbott is an opportunity to bring both these worlds together.
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Veterans' Day was set aside to honor those servicemen and women who put country first. Ask veterans what they got out of the experience and you'll probably get a wide variety of answers. Bloodworks Northwest President & CEO served as a chopper pilot with the United States Marines, an experience that has helped shape him as a leader. A lot of it has to do with something called "progressive scanning." Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager has the story.
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How is workplace safety like steering an aircraft carrier? Randy Pickett will tell you. As manager of Bloodworks' Occupational Health and Safety program and a Navy veteran, he has plenty of experience in both.
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Do you believe in ghosts? Seems like a good question to ask since it's Halloween. Well, whatever you call them, something unexplained is happening at the new Bloodworks Donor Center in Beaverton, Oregon. And as producer John Yeager found out, the director there, Jake Cole is not only seeing and hearing things he cannot explain but it's helping him get home on time. Here's a special Halloween edition of Bloodworks 101.
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Do you believe in ghosts? Before you answer that question, it might be a good idea to listen to this edition of Bloodworks 101. Well, maybe not. Because if you do believe, this will send shivers up your spine. That's what happened to producer John Yeager when he travelled to the Bloodworks Donor Center in Eugene, Oregon, where they can tell you ... we're definitely not alone.
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As a fitness buff, Randy Cantrell knew he wanted to do something big to celebrate turning 70. And as a lifelong blood donor, he also wanted raise money for Bloodworks. Bloodworks 101 co-producer Helen Pitlick joined Randy for a walk around Green Lake in Seattle as part of his epic birthday fundraiser.
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Overcoming a fear of needles can be a daunting task but consider the consequences, if you can do it - you can literally save a life. That's what Bloodworks Northwest donor Yosi Elison thought about when his long-time girlfriend, Melissa Maron finally convinced him to make an appointment and donate blood. But little did he know, that decision to donate would mean he and Melissa would ... well, Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager takes it from here. Here's an edition of Bloodworks 101 you'll never forget.
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When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, according to Bell, that donation can make the biggest difference in the world.
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Growing up Mexican in Eastern Washington presented a lot of challenges for Jose Iniquez, especially since he wanted to be an opera singer. But as Bloodworks 101 contributor Juan Cotto discovered, Iniguez has made overcoming challenges his life's work.
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Meet Bloodworks' newest Principal Investigator, Dr. Moua Yang. Dr. Yang sat down recently with Bloodworks 101 producer Helen Pitlick to discuss his research, what drives his work, and how Bloodworks Research Institute is changing how we think about more than just blood -- Dr. Yang just might make you eat your veggies, too.
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