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Bloodworks 101"It's the Time Part" National Volunteer Appreciation Week - Adelyn Emil & Jackie Kamath (S6 E33)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This podcast is designed to inspire you to donate either time, money of blood. That's what we say every episode. Well today, you're going to meet someone who devotes a lot of time to the lifesaving work done here at Bloodworks. Her name is Adelyn Emil and as Bloodworks 101 Producer John Yeager found out, the volunteer work she does for Bloodworks is designed to prepare bystanders to step in and help accident or shooting victims in the precious moments before EMTs arrive. 2025-04-2414 minBloodworks 101"This Remarkable Thing" Platelet Donation - Kyle Boynton (S6 E29)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message At Bloodworks, we like to say that platelets are "golden." Why? well, as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, it's because they have such an impact on the people who receive them. But it's also because of the time and sacrifice it takes to produce them. For this edition, John spoke to Bloodworks' Senior Product Strategy Manager Kyle Boynton. 2025-03-2719 minBloodworks 101"Keeping the Lights on at The Bloodworks Research Institute" - Dr. Jose Lopez (S6 E25)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The new federal administration has issued a number of wide-ranging executive orders and policy changes that directly impact the Bloodworks Research Institute in Seattle. Just how important is the work done at the Research Institute? Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager spoke to Dr. Jose Lopez, the Research Institute's Chief Scientific Officer. 2025-02-2826 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION: Black History Month - Juan Cotto & Carmen BestGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message February is Black History Month, a time set aside to celebrate achievements by Black Americans in this country. But as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, it's also a time to take a good hard look at how the blood banking industry has failed to reach out to this community in a meaningful and long-lasting way. That failure is reflected in the low numbers of black donors who come through the doors at Bloodworks Northwest Donor Centers. In this special BONUS EDITION of Bloodworks 101 from two...2025-02-0613 minBloodworks 101"Code Red 2025" - Bloodworks Northwest President & CEO Curt Bailey (S6 E22)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This week, Bloodworks Northwest has been forced to declare a "Code Red" regarding the state of the blood supply in our region. As Bloodworks 101 producer found out in his talk with Bloodworks President & CEO Curt Bailey, there are many reasons we find ourselves here and the way out of the woods may not come quickly. 2025-01-3018 minBloodworks 101"We Don't Get Kicked Out of Any Offices" Juan Cotto's Legislative Agenda (S6 E21)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message To say we live in politically polarized times would be an understatement. But there are issues where conservatives and liberals can find common ground. Blood donation is one of them and it's Juan Cotto's job as Bloodworks' Director for Government Affairs to bring Washington State's politicians together on this lifesaving issue. On today's edition of Bloodworks 101, Juan shares his 2025 legislative agenda with Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager. What's the response when Cotto and his colleagues in the Northwest Blood Coalition approach lawmakers in Olympia? Well, Cotto s...2025-01-2314 minBloodworks 101Best of 2024 "Two Babies Saved My Life" - Alexis HarrisGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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 do...2024-12-3118 minBloodworks 101Best of 2024 "Making Sickle Cell History" - Dr. Raymond AdiliGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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.2024-12-3021 minBloodworks 101Best of 2024 "The Chemistry Behind Clotting" - Dr. Moua YangGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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."2024-12-2920 minBloodworks 101BEST OF 2024 "It Made the Biggest Difference" - Joshua BellGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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.2024-12-2807 minBloodworks 101"Those Types of Accidents" - Juan Cotto State Blood Donor Day 2024 - (S6 E17)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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...2024-12-1717 minBloodworks 101"A Normal Morning" December 18th - State Blood Donor Day: Dan Konzelman (S6 E16)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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...2024-12-1224 minBloodworks 101ENCORE "The New Era of Blood Donation: Dylan Smith & Juan Gonzalez" (S6 E15)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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 enthusi...2024-12-0513 minBloodworks 101"Chris Cashman: One Thousand Thank You's - Thanksgiving 2024" (S6 E14)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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 i...2024-11-2807 minBloodworks 101"Stay Ahead of the Aircraft" Bloodworks Northwest President & CEO Curt Bailey: Veterans' Day 2024 (S6 E12)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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.2024-11-1119 minBloodworks 101"Some Peculiar Things: Unexplained Happenings at the Beaverton Donor Center" (S6 E9)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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 101.2024-10-3108 minBloodworks 101"We're Definitely Not Alone: Unexplained Happenings at the Eugene Donor Center" (S6 E8)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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. 2024-10-3020 minBloodworks 101"Walking and Talking with Randy Cantrell" (S6 E7)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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.Got a creative idea for a fundraiser? Our Development Office would love to hear from you: learn more.2024-10-2413 minBloodworks 101"Seeing Taylor Swift: A Night to Remember" - Yosi Elison & Melissa Mason (S6 E6)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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. 2024-10-1710 minBloodworks 101"It Made the Biggest Difference - Joshua Bell" (S6 E5)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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.2024-10-0407 minBloodworks 101"Dr. Moua Yang: the Chemistry Behind Clotting" (S6 E3)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message 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.2024-09-1920 min
Bloodworks 101"Molly Donahue: Nonprofit Fundraising in the Land of the Millionaire" (S6 E2)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Recently, Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat wrote a piece called, "In Seattle, It's the Millionaire Next Door." The piece highlighted the fact that there's tremendous wealth in the state's largest city. So, that must make fundraising in Seattle easy, right? As Development Strategist Molly Donahue told Producer John Yeager, that's not the way we look at fundraising here at Bloodworks Northwest. Not by a long shot. Here's today's edition of Bloodworks 101.2024-09-1219 min
Bloodworks 101"The New Puyallup Donor Center - Jeremy Tanner" (S6 E1)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In a matter of weeks, Bloodworks Northwest will hold the Grand Opening of our newest donor center in Puyallup. No one knows the center like the guy who's going to run it - Supervisor Jeremy Tanner. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager Jeremy is no stranger to blood donation and he knows how important that Bloodworks Northwest be able to serve donors in Pierce County who may be looking for a place to donate after Cascade Regional Blood Services went out of business earlier this year. 2024-09-0514 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION "He Didn't Look Away" - Seattle Mariners Manager Dan WilsonGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As you've probably heard, The Seattle Mariners have a new manager - Dan Wilson.The former Mariners catcher, played 12 years for the M's, making the playoffs in 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001 before retiring in 2005.In 2012, Wilson was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame alongside his battery-mate, pitcher Randy Johnson. But as noteworthy as Wilson's career on the field was, it's his work helping Northwest charities over the years that has had a lasting impact on his community. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager caught up with D...2024-08-2312 min
Bloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION - "There's No Good Reason No To" - Mark WrightGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message If you're a blood donor, why do you donate? Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager caught up with former KING 5 news anchor and Mark Wright, who's a loyal Bloodworks Northwest donor and got a surprising answer to that question. Mark, who's also the host for the "Beats Working" podcast told John that when it comes to blood donation, there's really no good reason not to. Here's a special ENCORE EDITION of Bloodworks 101. Here's a link to "Beats Working." https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatsworking2024-08-2221 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION - "One Man's Life: Paul PatuGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Sometimes it's easy for many people to underestimate a little thing like rolling up your sleeve and donating a unit of blood. But Seattle's Paul Patu is not one of them. That's because, as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, Patu owes his life to that "little thing." And wait til you hear what the impact of that one man's life turned out to be. Here's a special ENCORE EDITION of Bloodworks 101.2024-08-0818 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION "Dog Donors: Heroes with Four Legs"Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Did you know that dogs and cats can donate blood? As a Bloodworks executive, Jill Thomas never questioned that blood would be there for a loved one when they needed it. But when her beloved Boston Terrier, Leroy, had cancer surgery, she learned that, for our pets, this isn't always the case. Dogs, cats, and even ferrets might need blood for all the same reasons as we do: surgery or trauma, anemia, auto-immune disorders, heat stroke, or other illnesses. Come with Bloodworks 101 as we step into a...2024-07-1819 min
Bloodworks 101"King Neptune & His Daughter Donate Blood" - Chris & Maddy Cashman (S5 E39)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message For several months, Sammamish's Chris Cashman covered hundred of miles across the Pacific Northwest, visiting Bloodworks Northwest donor centers and sharing inspirational stories of blood donors as well as blood recipients.Today, on Bloodworks 101, he helps producer John Yeager wrap up Season Five of this podcast series. And today, Chris does so in his official capacity as King Neptune of Seafair. But what makes this episode really special is how Chris Cashman found a way to pay it forward. And that's where his daughter, Maddy...2024-07-1112 minBloodworks 101Teamwork Makes the Dream Work at Bloodworks Research Institute (S5 E38)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Drs. Amily Guo and Pavel Davizon-Castillo at Bloodworks Research Institute are helping science to better understand the full function of platelets, making your donations go even further. Schedule a Donation2024-07-0423 minBloodworks 101Chris Cashman: "I'm a Fainter" One Thousand Thank Yous (S5 E29)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When journalists leave the newsroom, they leave the pressure of a daily deadline. It can be liberating for some but for many, this transition also brings on the beginning of a new search for purpose. At least that's what's happened to former KING5 reporter, Chris Cashman. And as Bloodworks 101 podcast producer John Yeager, also a former journalist tells us, Chris has found it by looking for ways to say thanks - to Bloodworks Northwest donors.2024-05-0216 minBloodworks 101BONUS ENCORE EPISODE "Some Kind of Famous"- Lynette ManningGot a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message By day, Olympia's Lynette Manning sets up blood drives for Bloodworks Northwest. By night, she's a promising standup comedian with a loyal following. And as Lynette tells Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager in this special BONUS edition, her work with Bloodworks has helped her on stage but as John found out, there's another reason why she's inspired.2024-04-2519 minBloodworks 101"The guy that keeps the lights on" - Jeff Perry (S5 E27)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When Bloodworks’ chief financial officer Bob Gleason retires in June, he will leave an already-cemented legacy as a values-driven finance maestro. Bob has set a high bar, and Bloodworks looked far and wide for a business leader who could match his standards and finesse. And now, Bloodworks is excited to welcome Jeff Perry into the CFO role. Bloodworks 101's Helen Pitlick sat down with Jeff to get to know him a little better and learn more about what he has planned for Bloodworks. 2024-04-1119 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION "He Didn't Look Away: Dan Wilson Seattle Mariners"Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Former Seattle Mariners catcher Dan Wilson played 12 years for the M's, making the playoffs in 1995, 1997, 2000 and 2001 before retiring in 2005. In 2012, Wilson was inducted into the Seattle Mariners Hall of Fame alongside his battery-mate, pitcher Randy Johnson. But as noteworthy as Wilson's career on the field was, it's his work helping Northwest charities over the years that has a lasting impact on his community. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager caught up with Dan recently at a Pop-Up Blood Drive hosted by the Mariners at T-Mobile Park for this s...2024-04-0411 minBloodworks 101"There's No Good Reason Not To" - Mark Wright (S5 E24)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message If you're a blood donor, why do you donate? Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager caught up with former KING 5 news anchor and Mark Wright, who's a loyal Bloodworks Northwest donor and got a surprising answer to that question. Mark, who's also the host for the "Beats Working" podcast told John that when it comes to blood donation, there's really no good reason not to.Here's a link to "Beats Working." https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beatsworking2024-03-0721 minBloodworks 101"The 2024 Legislative Agenda in Olympia"- Juan Cotto (S5 E22)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Besides supplying 95% of the hospitals in the Pacific Northwest with lifesaving blood products, Bloodworks Northwest advocates for blood donation at the highest levels of state government in Oregon and Washington. With Olympia lawmakers in session this winter, Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager sat down with Bloodworks Director of Government Affairs, Juan Cotto to discuss the organization's legislative agenda. And if Juan's efforts are successful, every driver in the State of Washington will notice. 2024-02-2219 min
Bloodworks 101"On Cloud Nine... and the Tree of Life" — Ed Schultz (S5 E21)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Bloodworks' Tree of Life celebrates blood donors who have given 100 or more units. Ed Schultz fell in love with the Tree of Life on visits to Bloodworks' Bellevue Donor Center, but seven years ago, it appeared he might never donate blood again. Bloodworks 101 co-producer Helen Pitlick sat down with Ed and his wife, Ellie, to capture the emotions of his 100th donation.2024-02-1514 min
Bloodworks 101"Making Sickle Cell Disease History" - Dr. Raymond Adili (S5 E19)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message It’s Black History Month, and we’re taking a look at Sickle Cell Disease, a devastating genetic blood disorder that predominantly impacts people of African descent. 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.2024-02-0120 minBloodworks 101"Curiosity and Collaboration" - Dr. Amily Guo (S5 E16)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Platelets are the part of blood that help control bleeding by collecting and clotting at the site of an injury. However, the role that platelets play in immune response is emerging and exciting, and Bloodworks Research Institute is privileged to now be home to one the most brilliant minds investigating this relationship: Dr. Li "Amily" Guo. Bloodworks 101 producer Helen Pitlick sat down with Dr. Guo to learn about her research—and the curiosity that drives her. 2024-01-1119 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION - "Donor Advised Funds: Contributing to a Cause You Care About: Gene Farrell, Pres & CEO Vanilla & Bloodworks NW Board of Trustees"Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As the year ends, taxable income becomes more important as you consider your 2023 income tax returns. So, it's top of mind, right? But did you know there's an easy way to donate to nonprofits like Bloodworks Northwest and get a tax deduction without all the headaches of gathering receipts? On this ENCORE EDITION of Bloodworks 101, John Yeager speaks with Gene Farrell, President & CEO of a fintech startup called Vanilla. Gene's also a member of Bloodworks' Board of Trustees and an expert when it comes to contributing...2023-12-2917 min
Bloodworks 101BONUS: "Winning as a team" with UW Huskies Football's Mishael Powell (S5 E14)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Washington Huskies Football defensive back Mishael Powell -- Meesh -- attended O'Dea High School, practically across the street from Bloodworks and yet a world apart. Meesh stopped by Bloodworks on December 18, State Blood Donor Day, to talk about community, football, and how to spread the word about the importance of regularly donating blood.2023-12-2808 minBloodworks 101ENCORE EDITION - "What a Beautiful Morning: Beth & Tom Newman"Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We launched "Bloodworks 101" in January of 2020 with a story about Bloodworks Northwest blood courier, Tom Newman. The episode was entitled "Paying it Forward with Tom Newman" (S1 E1). We explored why Tom drives all over the Pacific Northwest delivering and picking up lifesaving blood products. It's vital work that Newman does with good humor regardless the traffic or the often rude drivers with whom he shares the road. But as producer John Yeager discovered, there is a compelling reason why Tom Newman does what he does...2023-12-2111 minBloodworks 101Curt Bailey: Consumer Insights 2023-24 (S5 E12)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you come into a Bloodworks Northwest donor center are you a donor or a consumer? That's just one of the questions President & CEO Curt Bailey unpacks in this special BONUS edition of Bloodworks Northwest. As Bloodworks opens more donor centers like the one recently opened in Beaverton, Oregon, these questions take on more weight. Here's a wide-ranging conversation Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager had with Curt that focuses on our new Bloodworks Northwest Consumer Insights Survey.2023-11-3022 min
Bloodworks 101"Dog Donors: Heroes with Four Legs" (S5 E11)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message CW: pet illness and death. Did you know that dogs and cats can donate blood? As a Bloodworks executive, Jill Thomas never questioned that blood would be there for a loved one when they needed it. But when her beloved Boston Terrier, Leroy, had cancer surgery, she learned that, for our pets, this isn't always the case. Dogs, cats, and even ferrets might need blood for all the same reasons as we do: surgery or trauma, anemia, auto-immune disorders, heat stroke, or other illnesses. Come with B...2023-11-2318 min
Bloodworks 101"The Front Line of Blood Research" (S5 E9)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The Armed Forces Blood Program ships blood anywhere in the world that it's needed. Dom Carreiro would know: he used to supervise the blood bank at Oak Harbor before coming to Bloodworks as a civilian. But what about platelets, which only have a 5-7 day shelf life? The Stolla Lab at Bloodworks Research Institute, led by Dr. Moritz Stolla, has been the recipient of multiple grants from the US Department of Defense because of their work to extend the shelf-life of platelets. 2023-11-0915 minBloodworks 101The New Beaverton Donor Center: Jake Cole & Curt Bailey (S5 E8)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message This month, Bloodworks Northwest is holding it's Grand Opening of the new Bloodworks Northwest Beaverton Donor Center in the Portland area. It's been years since Bloodworks has opened a brand new brick and mortar donor center anywhere in the Portland area. There's been a lot of anticipation but as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, it's all part of the plan to deliver a better donor experience. 2023-11-0213 minBloodworks 101The New Beaverton Donor Center: Jake Cole & Curt Bailey (S5 E8)This month, Bloodworks Northwest is holding it's Grand Opening of the new Bloodworks Northwest Beaverton Donor Center in the Portland area. It's been years since Bloodworks has opened a brand new brick and mortar donor center anywhere in the Portland area. There's been a lot of anticipation but as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, it's all part of the plan to deliver a better donor experience. 2023-11-0213 min
Bloodworks 101"Cutting Through the Red Tape: The Phlebotomist's Bill" - Juan Cotto & Lisa Ballinger (S5 E5)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message You'd think a simple thing like how to train a blood collection specialist wouldn't take any effort to change. Think again. In this episode of Bloodworks 101, producer John Yeager sits down with two specialists; Juan Cotto and Lisa Ballinger from Bloodworks Northwest as they unpack how they cut through the red tape, and in the process helped Bloodworks Northwest save time, money and maybe even lives. 2023-10-1210 minBloodworks 101"The New Era of Blood Donation: Lifting the MSM Deferral" - Dylan Smith & Juan Gonzalez (S5 E4)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Since the early 1980's, there has been a ban on gay and bisexual men donating blood. Until now. In just a matter of weeks, Bloodworks Northwest will implement new guidelines set down by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, allowing gay and bisexual men to donate. At the Vancouver Donor Center in the the Portland Metro area, Dylan Smith and his partner Juan Gonzalez plan to be the first in line. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager sat down with these two young men to discuss w...2023-10-0511 minBloodworks 101"How Artificial Intelligence is Streamlining Life-Saving Cell Therapies" - The Bloodworks NW & Ozette Partnership (S5 E3)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message We've all heard news stories about the impact of Articial Intelligence. Many of them highlight the dark side of machines controlling our lives. But as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager discovered, there's another side of machone learning and AI that promises to save lives. And it all starts with a unique partnership between two Seatle-based companies - Ozette and Bloodworks Bio. 2023-09-2123 min
Bloodworks 101"Some Kind of Famous"- Lynette Manning (S4 E31)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message By day, Olympia's Lynette Manning sets up blood drives for Bloodworks Northwest. By night, she's a promising standup comedian with a loyal following. And as Lynette tells Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager, her work with Bloodworks has helped her on stage but as John found out, there's another reason why she's inspired.2023-08-1019 min
Bloodworks 101"It's Been A Long Time Coming": James Bancroft and the Lifting of the Mad Cow Deferral (S4 E30)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As of January, Bloodworks Northwest now has access to as many as one thousand new donors in the Pacific Northwest simply because an FDA deferral is being lifted. As Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us, that's because new evidence has led the FDA to remove the deferral requirement associated with time spent in the U.K., France, and Ireland due to the risk of vCJD also known as Mad Cow Disease.This comes as music to the ears of donor James Bancroft and as Bancroft...2023-08-0320 min
Bloodworks 101"The Intentionalist - Spend Like It Matters": Laura Clise (S4 E27)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message The Intentionalist makes it easy to find and support local small businesses and the diverse people behind them through everyday decisions about where we eat, drink, and shop.They say, "spend like it matters," because small businesses are important to the social and economic fabric of our communities. Local businesses bring cultural diversity, contribute philanthropically, and they simply make our communities better.Intentionalist founder and CEO, Laura Clise is a valuable partner and supporter of the Savor Life Save a Life donor awareness campaign...2023-06-1511 min
Bloodworks 101"Where The Heart Lives"- Converge Media's TraeAnna Holiday (S4 E25)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message In an effort to reach out to young and BIPOC donors, Bloodworks Northwest is teaming up with The Residency, a local nonprofit seeking to build a powerful community of young hip-hop artists equipped with the artistic and leadership skills, business acumen, and mentorship necessary to become professional artists and cultural change makers. The campaign is called, "Where The Heart Lives." Success in this campaign also depends on local community leaders like Converge Media's TraeAnna Holiday. Bloodworks 101 producer spoke to TraeAnna recently on the importance of th...2023-05-1822 min
Bloodworks 101"A Mother's Day Appeal": Cord Blood Recipient Dr. Alexes Harris UW Dept. of Sociology (S4 E24)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Sunday is Mother's Day, a day set aside to honor moms everywhere. But if your life was saved because one day, a mom decided to donate her cord blood stem cells, Mother's Day has a whole new meaning. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager spoke with two moms, one who oversees the cord blood program at Bloodworks Bio and the other, who owes her life to the fact there was enough cord blood on hand when her life depended on it. 2023-05-1114 min
Bloodworks 101"You Got Skills, Use 'Em: National Volunteer Month" (S4 E22)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Bloodworks 101 is designed to inspire you to donate either time, money or blood. Since April is National Volunteer Month, we wanted to devote one episode to lifting up the 3,000 volunteers who donate their time to the mission here at Bloodworks Northwest. On this edition, you'll meet three of our finest volunteers and who knows? You may just get the idea to donate your time too. 2023-04-2826 min
Bloodworks 101Donor Advised Funds: Contributing to a Cause You Care About: Gene Farrell, Pres & CEO Vanilla & Bloodworks NW Board of Trustees (S4 E21)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message It's that time of year again - tax time. So, it's top of mind, right? But did you know there's an easy way to donate to nonprofits like Bloodworks Northwest and get a tax deduction without all the headaches of gathering receipts? On this edition of Bloodworks 101, John Yeager speaks with Gene Farrell, President & CEO of a fintech startup called Vanilla. Gene's also a member of Bloodworks' Board of Trustees and an expert when it comes to contributing to a cause you care about. 2023-04-1317 min
Bloodworks 101"For me, it's personal: Dr. Raymond Adili" (S4 E19)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Why did Dr. Reheman (Raymond) Adili join Bloodworks Research Institute? "Simple answer is: Bloodworks saves lives." But, like the blood clotting mechanisms he studies, there isn't just one, simple explanation. Learn more about our newest Principal Investigator at https://www.bloodworksnw.org/researchers/adili.2023-03-1620 min
Bloodworks 101BONUS EDITION "Not A Level Playing Field - The Impact of the Cord Blood Shortage on Black Americans: Dr. Christina Melief Bloodworks Bio" (S4 E16)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate acheivements of Black Americans but it also gives us a chance to look at the road ahead and what needs to be done. As Bloodworks 101 host John Yeager discovered, when it comes to mothers and babies in our Black community, a significant cord blood shortage today is making the playing field, anything but level. And as Dr. Christina Melief at Bloodworks Bio tells us, that impact may last decades. 2023-02-2305 minBloodworks 101"7:45 on a Friday Morning: The Northwest Blood Coalition at Work in Olympia" (S4 E15)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Across the state and the country, the donor base is aging and younger donors just don’t have the awareness to step up and fill the need. By bringing together all the places anyone could give blood in Washington – Bloodworks, Cascade, Vitalant, and the American Red Cross – we’re hoping to make needed changes at the state level that will help the blood supply throughout the region. Follow Bloodworks on your favorite social media channels to stay up to date with our legislative work. 2023-02-1614 min
Bloodworks 101"Black History Month: Connected by Incredible Human Tissue" (S4 E14)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message February is Black History Month. What does that mean? Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager sat down with Juan Cotto, Bloodworks' Senior Government Affairs & Community Engagement Strategist as well as former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best for a frank discussion about race and the challenges ahead when it comes to getting more Black people in our community to donate blood. 2023-02-0213 min
Bloodworks 101Lifting the Mad Cow Deferral - Dr. Kirsten Alcorn & Meg Hall (S4 E11)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Experts tell us that on January 18th, 2023, Bloodworks Northwest could have access to as many as one thousand new donors in the Pacific Northwest simply because an FDA deferral is being lifted. As Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us, that's because new evidence has led the FDA to remove the deferral requirement associated with time spent in the U.K., France, and Ireland due to the risk of vCJD also known as Mad Cow Disease. 2023-01-1213 min
Bloodworks 101"Curt Bailey - The Road Ahead 2023" (S4 E10)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message As a New Year begins, Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager spent a few virtual moments with Curt Bailey, Bloodworks Northwest's President and CEO to take a look ahead to 2023 and the challenges facing Bloodworks. As John found out, time was on Bailey's mind, and specifically, the time it'll take the organization to fully recover from the impact of the pandemic.2023-01-0511 min
Bloodworks 101"State Blood Donor Day 2022 - Juan Cotto" (S4 E8)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Sunday, December 18th, 2017 is a day many people in the Pacific Northwest will never forget, at least not if Bloodworks Northwest's Juan Cotto has his way. That's the date of the tragic Amtrak 501 derailment near DuPont, Washington that killed three, injured dozens and impacted thousands trying to drive between Seattle and Portland for days after the derailment. On that day, Bloodworks was able to send more than 150 units of blood to hospitals in the area. So as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, Juan Cotto has...2022-12-1507 min
Bloodworks 101The Point Guard at 12th & Pine: Marshall Hugh (S4 E6)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message To describe Marshall Hugh as the front man for Seattle's Marshall Law Band only scratches the surface. Marshall is not only a talented musician and songwriter but he's a strong proponent for positive change in our community. He's also an enthusiastic advocate for Bloodworks Northwest and the cause of blood donation. Why? Well, as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager discovered, it comes from Marshall Hugh's life as a point guard. 2022-11-1713 min
Bloodworks 101"Know Your Bloodworks Meme" (S4 E4)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Perhaps you've seen it on Tumblr, Reddit, or Know Your Meme: a photo of one of Bloodworks' old donation buses, zoomed in a few times, with a darkly funny caption. It came out in 2016 but still resurfaces today. We talked with meme creator Isaac Marion (who, by the way, is also a best-selling author) to get the story. The meme: https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1068182-stock-photographyMore about Isaac: https://isaacmarion.com/2022-10-2017 min
Bloodworks 101"In The Names of Their Children: Christine O'Connell's Cancer Moms" (S4 E2)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Ask anyone who's ever dealt with a "cancer mom" and they'll tell you that they're tough as nails and never want to hear the odds. They'll also tell you that donating blood is huge. That's the message that Christine O'Connell and her "cancer moms" are spreading right now because September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager takes us to the Bloodworks' Bellevue Donor Center where he shares the powerful story of Christine and her friends, some of whom have lost their kids t...2022-09-2209 min
Bloodworks 101"Ethan Stowell: Restaurants Just Show Up" - (S3 E30)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When our communities need help, "restaurants just show up," according to famed Seattle-area Chef Ethan Stowell. In this episode of Bloodworks 101, producer John Yeager sat down with Ethan as Bloodworks wrapped up its "Savor Life. Save a Life." blood donation awareness campaign and, as you'll hear in this episode, the help from the culinary community "showing up" for patients in need couldn't have come at a more critical time. 2022-06-3010 min
Bloodworks 101"Amanda Kelly: Sometimes It Takes Something Personal" (S3 E27)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message It's 2009 and Vashon Island's Amanda Kelly is in the fight for her life with a flesh-eating bacterium. To this day, no one knows how she got it. Amanda spent weeks in the hospital. She was given last rites. All seemed lost. But thanks in part to transfused blood from Bloodworks Northwest donors, today Amanda Kelly is a mother of five with a brand new outlook on life. As Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us, that's because sometimes it takes something personal to hammer home a deep ap...2022-05-1910 min
Bloodworks 101Tiffany McDermott: Volunteer & Cord Blood Evangelist (S3 E25)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Blood has always been a part of Tiffany McDermott's life. The recently-retired OB/GYN first grew up in a family of blood donors, then, throughout her career, witnessed firsthand the impact a unit of blood can have on a new mother or her baby if there are complications in childbirth. Now, retired and in her work as a Bloodworks Northwest volunteer, she travels to area hospitals to share the importance of cord blood collection and even help train staff. Listen in to hear where her passion...2022-04-1814 min
Bloodworks 101"It Takes All Types at Three Magnets Brewery" (S3 E24)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Something special is brewing at Olympia's Three Magnets Brewery. It's a new blood orange red IPA that's part of a blood donation awareness campaign with Bloodworks Northwest called, "Savor Life Save a Life." And on this edition of Bloodworks 101, producer John Yeager tells us that there's a lot more to this special beer than ingredients like hops and barley and even the creativity of the brewers. If you want to find the heart of this story, just ask Sara Reilly, one of the co-owners at Three M...2022-04-1209 min
Bloodworks 101"Walk the Talk: Why These Journalists are Donors" (S3 E21)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Denise Whitaker, Gregg Hersholt and Brian Callanan all make a living by telling stories. They're all Pacific Northwest award-winning journalists. But as Bloodworks 101's John Yeager discovers in this episode of Bloodworks 101, they all make a difference in their community by donating blood and by "walking the talk".2022-03-1713 min
Bloodworks 101"Savor Life. Save a Life." - Jason & Deborah Friend Wilson (S3 E20)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message From March 3 until June 30 2022, Bloodworks Northwest will partner with dozens in the Seattle culinary community in hopes of recruiting 10,000 new or re-engaged donors. It's called the Savor Life, Save a Life Campaign. As Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, for a couple of those culinary partners, James Beard Award-winning chef Jason Wilson and his wife, Deborah Friend Wilson - co-owners of the Bellevue restaurant The Lakehouse - the reason they're involved in a blood donation campaign is personal. 2022-03-0320 min
Bloodworks 101Bloodworks CEO Curt Bailey: "Inherently Optimistic" (S3 E19)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message First Bloodworks 101 episode published as a 2022 International Academy of Arts & Sciences Anthem Award Winner! Every few months, we get the entire Bloodworks Northwest staff together for a "Town Hall" to check in, regroup, celebrate successes, and make ambitious future plans. In the last one on 12/1/2021, Bloodworks 101's own John Yeager interviewed Bloodworks President & CEO Curt Bailey on why he's optimistic for the future, what we've learned in these pandemic years, and how he feels that together, we've become not only a stronger community blood c...2022-02-1715 min
Bloodworks 101Dr. Ashley Ellis: "Why Everything is Everything" - (S3 E18)Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Dr. Ashley Ellis, the Assistant Medical Director at Bloodworks Northwest could never figure out why Black History Month was only confined to February. Here at Bloodworks, she's deeply involved in the "All of Us," a research program that aims to level the playing field when it comes to health care. She's also been at the forefront of our response to the recent national blood emergency and its impact on Transfusion Services. That's why her pager is always going off. What drives a committed professional like this...2022-02-0315 min