The Blood Matters Blog

Since April, Our Blood Institute and Global Blood Fund have been providing hot lunches to a Ukrainian blood center's 150 employees each week through a program we’re calling "Thanksgiving Wednesday."

Wondering if you can donate blood? Comb over our comprehensive eligibility guide and find out for yourself.

First thing's first, let's do some myth-busting: adults can donate blood no matter their age.

World Blood Donor Day takes place every year on June 14 and serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their lifesaving gift to others.

Who depends on blood donations? Why is there a shortage? Dr. John Armitage, OBI president and CEO, explains.

With the birth of her second child, Brock, in November of 2022, Nicona experienced a placenta abruption...

Edmond's mayor celebrates election victory by donating blood...

Our Blood Institute announced a partnership to stock certain EMS supervisor/chief vehicles with whole blood.

Video showing the necessity for blood in the treatment of trauma victims.

Dr. Charles R. Drew is not only one of the most important people in the history of transfusion medicine, he was a civil rights hero who paved the way for black doctors across the United States.

Thanks to our friends at INTEGRIS Health for putting this story together.