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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., November 26, 2024 – Corewell Health™, in partnership with Versiti Blood Center of Michigan, is encouraging community members in West Michigan to donate blood this holiday season. A series of community blood drives will take place this December at the following dates and times: 

• Wednesday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Haven Center 
• Thursday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Blodgett Hospital  
• Friday, Dec. 6, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at St. John Episcopal Church Fellowship, Fremont
• Tuesday, Dec. 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at 4700 60^th St., Grand Rapids, Versiti Mobile Bus 
• Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Reed City Hospital, Versiti Mobile Bus 
• Wednesday, Dec. 18, from 12:45 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital 
• Thursday, Dec. 19, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Butterworth Hospital 
• Monday, Dec. 23, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Corewell Health Zeeland Hospital 
• Monday, Dec. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital 
• Thursday, Dec. 26, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals - Butterworth Hospital 
• Thursday, Dec. 26, from 10:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Corewell Health Integrated Care Campus - Holland 
• Friday, Dec. 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Corewell Health Pennock Hospital 

Versiti Blood Center of Michigan is the primary provider of blood for Corewell Health hospitals, and blood donated can help a variety of people, including trauma victims, surgery patients, premature babies, people with anemia and those undergoing treatment for cancer. 

The process for donating blood takes about an hour. This includes registration, a brief medical screening and blood collection. Individuals 17 and older who are in good health and not experiencing symptoms of cold or flu may donate blood. Donors who are 16 years old may donate but must have parent or guardian permission. A photo ID is required to donate. 

For information on donating blood or to schedule an appointment, please visit donate.michigan.versiti.org. 

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About Corewell Health™  

People are at the heart of everything we do, and the inspiration for our legacy of outstanding outcomes, innovation, strong community partnerships, philanthropy and transparency. Corewell Health is a not-for-profit health system that provides health care and coverage with an exceptional team of 60,000+ dedicated people—including more than 11,500 physicians and advanced practice providers and more than 15,000 nurses providing care and services in 21 hospitals, 300+ outpatient locations and several post-acute facilities—and Priority Health, a provider-sponsored health plan serving more than 1.3 million members. Through experience and collaboration, we are reimagining a better, more equitable model of health and wellness. For more information, visit corewellhealth.org. 

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