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Swedish Pop-up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus

January is National Blood Donor Month & Swedish needs your help saving lives. Donate at the Swedish Pop-up Donor Center on the Amazon campus

Swedish Pop-up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus
Swedish Pop-up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus

Donating blood is a simple act that can mean so much to those in need. January is National Blood Donor Month, so what better time to make a donation and impact someone’s life? That “someone” could be a loved one or friend. It’s the time of year when local blood supplies are dipping due to high patient demand. Don’t wait until a person close to you needs blood, act now by giving at the Swedish Pop Up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus (Van Vorst & Arizona). Donating locally means there is life-saving blood product on hand, when it is needed, right here in Seattle.

Swedish Pop Up Donor Center on the Amazon Campus:

January 14 & 15 Van Vorst Room

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All donations are by appointment only. The one hour donation appointment is a safe and essential action to support local hospitals and patients. The pop-up centers are being conducted in accordance with social distancing guidelines. No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite. All donors are required to wear masks during their appointment. Bloodworks has posted information addressing questions and concerns for blood donors at bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus. For questions about eligibility and to make your appointment call 1-800-398-7888 or visit schedule.bloodworksnw.org

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