Puget Sound Blood Center is now Bloodworks Northwest

New name showcases comprehensive services provided throughout Northwest

by Tom Petersen

Puget Sound Blood Center (PSBC) is changing its name to Bloodworks Northwest. PSBC has merged or partnered with several other blood services in the greater Pacific Northwest, and serves hospitals far beyond the Puget Sound area, hence the more inclusive moniker.

Established in 1944, Puget Sound Blood Center was one of the nation’s first independent, non-profit community blood banks, and now 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.”

As always, donors are welcome at any one of the 12 donor centers.

The closest to Shoreline / Lake Forest Park are found in Lynnwood, at the corner of 196th and Aurora, and North Seattle, at Stone Way and 105th.

There are frequent community blood drives in Shoreline, including the Richmond Beach event on February 21, at the corner of Richmond Beach Road and 20th Ave NW.

Information about locations and times can be found at Bloodworks  (the old www.psbc.org address will work for another year, too). Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made online or by phone by calling 800-398-7888.