One More to Save A Live

One More to Save a Life

Why is O negative blood so special

4:49 PM, May 28, 2013

"Their blood cells can be given to anyone." LeeAnn Weitekamp is the Medical Director for MI Blood

Blood supplies are low due to the flu outbreak, winter vacations and icy weather.

Blood donations low due to flu, weather

1:04 PM, Mar 18, 2013

It's a little concerning for pediatric cancer patients who can use up to five pints of blood a week during their chemotherapy treatments

Blood donation rules change; Even tattooed can give

9:23 PM, Aug 27, 2012

When it comes to donating blood there are many excuses, but some of your excuses won't work any more, including getting a tattoo.

Girl Scouts donate cookies to Michigan Blood.

Girl Scouts donate cookies to Michigan Blood

10:48 PM, May 8, 2012

A group of local Girl Scouts is hoping their donation will encourage others to give.

One mothers dedication to blood donation

One mother's dedication to blood donation

7:13 PM, Apr 16, 2012

Kathy Uzarski's son needed over 50 pints of blood when he was diagnosed with leukemia at just nine years old.

The Importance of knowing your blood type

Do you know your blood type?

5:54 PM, Aug 1, 2011

The majority of West Michigan has type A blood thanks to our strong Dutch heritage.

Three year old needs blood transfusions to live

Three year old needs blood transfusions to live

1:02 PM, Jun 29, 2011

Blood transfusions are usually associated with life saving emergencies but one 3-year old West Michigan girl needs them just to stay alive.

Man donates 35 gallons of blood

Man donates 35 gallons of blood

6:08 PM, May 24, 2011

One West Michigan man has dedicated most of his life to blood donation...

Girl Scouts donate cookies to Michigan Blood

Girl Scouts donate cookies to Michigan Blood

7:06 PM, May 2, 2011

One of the largest blood banks in the state received a special donation today and it is not the kind they typically get. 

MI Blood launches summer program

MI Blood launches Summer Step Up

2:48 PM, Apr 19, 2011

One organization has found a way for you to help your local school raise money and save lives at the same time.

Shelby Lynn Meintsma, 10, is organizing blood drives to help her mom.

Girl organizing blood drives to help mom

5:19 PM, Mar 14, 2011

What were you doing when you were in fifth grade? You probably weren't thinking about organizing a blood drive.  But Shelby Lynn Meintsma, 10, is doing more than just thinking about it.  She's organizing blood drives to help her mom.

Local teen becomes first 16-year-old to donate blood in Michigan

5:37 PM, Jan 3, 2011

A West Michigan teen became the first 16-year old in the state to donate blood thanks to a new Michigan law that took affect January 1st.

Battle of the Badges - West Michigan

1:39 PM, Dec 21, 2010

The holidays are always a tough time to keep blood donations flowing steadily.

Michigan Blood vs. Plasma Centers - What's the Difference?

4:02 PM, Dec 8, 2010

Many people are confused about the difference between commercial plasma centers and Michigan Blood. Here's how they differ: