Hospital blood drive is Thursday.

LUDINGTON — A public blood drive will be held at Spectrum Health Ludington Hospital on Thursday, May 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone who attends to donate will be entered in a drawing for a $100 Meijer gift card.

The blood collection event will be conducted by the hospital’s blood supply partner, Michigan Blood, in the classrooms on the lower level. The most convenient parking and entrance is on the north side of the hospital off Lawndale Street.  Other than national emergencies, 100 percent of blood donated through Michigan Blood stays in Michigan to help local patients. Appointments are encouraged, but not required. Information on donating or volunteering is available by calling Michigan Blood at 866.MIBLOOD (866.642.5663) or at www.MIBLOOD.ORG.