Puget Sound Blood Center (PSBC) announces it has changed its name to Bloodworks Northwest (BloodworksNW.org). The decision to change the name results from growth to serve hospitals far beyond the Puget Sound area and the expansion of laboratory services, patient support and blood research that positions the organization as a critical player in Northwest patient care and medical research.

Established in 1944, Puget Sound Blood Center was one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit community blood banks -- working closely with local hospitals to provide lifesaving blood services. Today, BloodworksNW serves nearly 90 hospitals in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
“The name honors our roots while connecting us to the expanded role we play in patient care and biomedical research in the greater Northwest,” said BloodworksNW President and CEO Dr. James AuBuchon. “While the new name is a major change for us, our service to local patients and communities is the same as ever. We’re still the place where donors come to support local patients and give back to the community — just like always. And we are still the source for lifesaving blood that local hospitals turn to.”

In addition to the comprehensive blood services provided across the Northwest, PSBC is one of the few blood centers in the United States with a leading edge Research Institute, with more than 70 scientists conducting investigations in blood biology, transfusion practices, thrombosis (the leading cause of premature deaths worldwide, causing heart attacks and strokes) and blood disorders.

BloodworksNW is backed up by 250,000 donors who make our community-based blood supply possible and available to all patients in need of lifesaving transfusion.

As always, donors are welcome at any one of our 12 donor centers, or can check for community blood drives underway close to where they live or work. Information about locations and times can be found at bloodworksnw.org. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made online at bloodworksnw.org/schedule or by phone by calling 1-800-398-7888.