The Blood Matters Blog

For a variety of reasons, women in the United States are receiving blood transfusions during childbirth more than ever before.

Not ready for summer to end? Donate blood from now to July 19-31 and you'll be automatically entered to win a vacation of your choice! It's time to dream big.

If you've ever wondered how many pints of blood are in the human body and how much is taken during each donation, know that you aren't alone. So let's get into it!

Our Blood Institute proudly partners with the United States military in a variety of ways.

We talk a lot about our own blood types, but what about blood types for animals like dogs and cats, horses and cows?

An exciting new initiative made possible by OBI donors is about to have significant, lifesaving ramifications for Tulsa trauma patients.

Tens of thousands of children in Ghana's Central Region are treated at Hope Christian Hospital each year, but all too often, blood is not available for them when they need it most.

Tens of thousands of children in Ghana's Central Region are treated at Hope Christian Hospital each year, but all too often, blood is not available for them when they need it most.

Nearly 4,000 Ghana residents took part in Global Blood Fund's "Know Your Type" blood education initiative in 2023. In a country facing significant barriers to blood donor recruitment, that's a significant mark.

This week, we're striving to raise $20,000 for medical equipment essential to a Ghanaian hospital's expansion into a regional blood bank. Togerther, we can make it happen!

After suffering from a hemorrhage during childbirth that nearly cost Sunni Riley her life, the mother of three and her husband have become significant advocates for blood donation and host multiple drives each year.

Incredible strides have been made in medical science over the past 150 years. Notably, advancements in blood transfusion have been significantly driven by the medical challenges encountered in modern warfare.