Cascade Regional Blood Services to Transition Operations

Cascade Regional Blood Services (CRBS), an AABB institutional member in Washington state, announced Jan. 30 that it will cease operations at the end of February. CRBS has served hospitals and patients in Pierce County for 78 years.  
 
The transition comes in support of Bloodworks Northwest, which will supply the Pierce County community through a new contract with MultiCare Health System. Curt Bailey, president and CEO of Bloodworks Northwest, thanked CRBS for its legacy of caring for Pierce County and pledged to build on that tradition with donors, patients, hospitals and community partners.  
 
“What Cascade Regional Blood Services has meant to this community is well documented,” said Bailey. “We have the utmost respect for their work and, in particular, the care and affection they have for their donors and patients. Over the coming weeks, we welcome the opportunity to meet this important group and continue to save lives locally.”