GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — West Michigan health care providers are urging the community to give blood during this holiday season.
Corewell Health in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan are encouraging residents to come out to one of seven community blood drives this December.
“Fewer people donate blood in winter months due to the busy holiday season, poor weather conditions and seasonal illness,” said Nick Rambow, interim vice president, Corewell Health Laboratory. “Blood donations are important for our patients all year long. We hope that the community will help by scheduling an appointment today.”
You can find a complete list of dates, times and locations to give blood at on of the community blood drives below.
December West Michigan Community Blood Drives
- Wednesday, Dec. 6
- 8 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Corewell Health Grand Haven Center
- Thursday, Dec. 7
- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Corewell Health Blodgett Hospital
- Friday, Dec. 8
- 7 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Corewell Health Lake Drive
- Monday, Dec. 18
- 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital
- Tuesday, Dec. 19
- 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Versiti Mobile Bus, 4700 60th St., Grand Rapids
- Wednesday, Dec. 20
- 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Corwell Health Butterworth Hospital, Medical Center, Room 1710 EF
- Wednesday, Dec. 20
- 12:45 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Corewell Health Pennock Hospital
The blood donation process takes about an hour and includes registration, medical screening and then blood collection. People ages 17 and up may donate as long as they are in good health and not experiencing cold or flu symptoms. Sixteen-year-olds may donate, but must have a parent or guardian's permission. A photo ID is required to donate.
For more information on blood donation, or to schedule an appointment, visit Donate.Michigan.Versiti.org.
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