Blood Donation\Information
 
MUSKEGON

People who have received blood or who have given blood have a special understanding of this precious gift of life. Blood is a human tissue that cannot be manufactured. The only way one person receives blood is for another person to care enough to give up one hour of time and a pint of blood. Blood is separated into components before distribution, so with each donation you can help up to four people in the Great Lakes Region.

How to Donate Blood at the Muskegon Center
 
Just walk in to our center or call
1-800-GIVELIFE and make an appointment.
We are located at: 313 W. Webster Avenue.

Blood Donation Hours
Tuesdays: 10:00am-3:45pm
Thursdays: 1:00pm-6:45pm
Closed on Fridays
 
Other Blood Drives in Muskegon, Oceana and Newaygo Counties
 
Chapter Hours
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Location of the Muskegon Office

General Requirements:

• Donors must be at least 17 years of age. (there is no upper age limit)
• Weigh at least 110 pounds.
• Not be at risk for contracting HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
• Have not had hepatitis since the age of eleven; and be in general good health.
• Donors must wait 8 weeks between donations. (56 days)
• We encourage you to have eaten within the last four hours.
• Drink plenty of milk, juice, or water prior to donation.
• Increasing fluid intake prior to donation is especially important!
• Donors are asked a few questions about their health.
• All blood is typed and tested after each donation.