Washington part of nationwide blood shortage this winter

By: Conor Wilson

Outlets: Kitsap Sun

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 952

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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SILVERDALE -- Arriving at the Bloodworks NW’s donation center late Thursday morning, Meg Hall is thrilled to see a full parking lot out front. A half dozen patients are already inside the small office building, a couple miles from St. Michael Medical Center, ready to donate their blood and platelets.

Blood donations generally have a post-holiday slow down each January, says Hall, Bloodworks director of community engagement. This year is no exception, and the environment …

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