Gift of Life Michigan Blog
Gift of Life Michigan celebrates National Minority Donor Awareness Month
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that we need One Voice, One Vision to Save and Heal Lives. The global COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the health disparities that multicultural communities face in the U.S. and reminded us all that we share a common humanity.
Gift of Life Michigan takes #MaskUpMichigan pledge
In early July, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expanded and toughened Michigan's mask-wearing requirements in an ongoing attempt to quell the spread of the coronavirus.
First post-COVID lung transplant performed as organ transplants return to pre-virus levels
Organ transplants are beginning to return to pre-COVID-19 levels across the country and a recent breakthrough in Chicago may provide even more hope for the thousands of patients on the national organ waiting list – as well as patients diagnosed with the virus.
Morris Hood III, kidney recipient, 'champion for others' remembered
As a legislator, Morris Hood III always sought the middle ground. As a kidney recipient, he used his experience to promote organ donation and the need for minority organ donors, as well as for legislation that improved access to affordable healthcare.
Heart transplant recipient urges caution after COVID-19 diagnosis: 'We have to be extra diligent'
Amy Bacon said she doesn’t know how she contracted the coronavirus.
COVID-19 update: protecting patients, staff and the community
As the COVID-19 pandemic enters a new month, two things are clear: organ transplant recipients (along with everyone else) need to take precautions to protect themselves and Gift of Life Michigan is still working with hospital transplant centers to provide life-saving organs to patients in need.
National Donate Life Month: Our message in a time of crisis
What do you do when your biggest month of the year falls in the midst of a national emergency?
Gift of Life Michigan urges transplant community to take health and safety precautions
In the wake of the rapidly spreading new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, experts urge transplant recipients to use extra caution to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Gift of Life Michigan takes steps to protect staff, community during coronavirus outbreak
Updated: 3/17/2020
In the wake of the rapid spread of the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, Gift of Life Michigan has taken steps to help protect patients, our staff and the communities we serve.