Donors Needed to Stop Drop in Blood Supply

The American Red Cross is declaring a national emergency blood shortage as blood supplies around the country fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for types O positive and B negative blood.

Nationwide, a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. On top of that, busy schedules and the seasonal loss of school blood drives are driving the decline which could put patient care at risk if not reversed.

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