Bloodworks 101
Started in 2020, Bloodworks 101 is an Anthem Award-winning, weekly podcast produced by Bloodworks Northwest, a Seattle-based blood bank and research center. It is the nation’s only regularly scheduled podcast in the blood banking industry. Episodes are designed to inspire and educate listeners to donate time, money or blood.
On Bloodworks 101 you'll meet experts who can discuss everything from the importance of blood donation to trypanophobia (fear of needles).
Emmy Award-winning producer John Yeager, is joined by a team of gifted storytellers; Helen Pitlick and Juan Cotto.
In 2025, Bloodworks 101 won its sixth coveted Anthem Award, beating out more than 2,500 entries from 43 nations.
Bloodworks 101
"Dan Ertel - Donation Hall of Fame" (S5 E1)
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Global health care company, Fresenius Kabi announced last fall, the 12 newest inductees into their Blood Donation Hall of Fame. For nearly a quarter century, the Donation Hall of Fame has recognized the unique stories of those who are passionate about and committed to blood donation. On this episode of Bloodworks 101, producer John Yeager was on hand for the induction of Eugene Oregon's Dan Ertel, a man who has had a huge impact on his community but a guy who hates to be at the center of attention.
