Tag: blood
Blood: Where Science Meets That Warm Fuzzy Feeling
Ooh, I just read some fun facts in today’s Wired article about the first blood transfusions in the 1600’s! Yeah, that’s right, they did blood transfusions way back then. But […]
Who Is That Woman?
See that photo? That’s Steve Stegeman, CEO of our Pacific Northwest Regional Blood Services, giving blood at the most recent Friends and Family Blood Drive. Now look closer. See that […]
Do You Bleed Orange or Green?
I’ve shared my feelings about football before, but here’s one rivalry that I can really get behind. For the seventh year in a row, University of Oregon Ducks and Oregon […]
“Mad Men” Holds Office Blood Drive
After a very crazy two weeks, I had the chance to finally catch up on a little television this weekend. So I apologize that I’m a full week late in […]
Stay Healthy, Give Blood
It’s hard to get me to pick up a paper copy of The Oregonian, much less leaf through all the advertising inserts to pull out Parade magazine. Fortunately, Barb D. […]
Proof That I’m A Blood Donor
Check it out! If you can’t tell from the photo, you’re looking at my brand-spankin’ new blood donor card. This replaces my old one (see it here) and proves that […]
An E-Mail From Texas
Those of you who know Daphne Mathew know that she’s a Red Crosser extraordinaire. Not only is she my communications counterpart over in Blood Services, she’s also a member of […]
Win A New TV With Project:PLASMA
The fall TV season is just around the corner and OTC is simply buzzing with excitement. We can’t wait to see more over-the-top action on Lost, more grumpy life-saving on […]
32 Gallons Of Blood Donated…But Not All At Once
Gerald Doran of Phoenix (that’s southern Oregon, not Arizona) has saved more than 750 lives. Yep, you read that right…750 LIVES. Just this month, the hero donated his 257th unit […]
It’s Time To Rhyme
Straight or gay,don’t delay,the Stand Up, Stand Out, Stand Proud Blood Driveis under way! This LGBTQ-focused blood drive started just an hour ago. Stop by the Jupiter Hotel before 8pm […]