Mother Nature causing blood donation shortage, a plea to donate from the American Red Cross
There’s a major blood donation shortage in Northeast Ohio. The clock is ticking to donate. The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region is desperate for blood and platelet donations. Mother Nature is to blame for the shortage.
Donations needed: Severe weather impacting American Red Cross blood drives
Since January numerous blood drives have been called off nationally due to severe winter weather and it has created a shortage, according to the American Red Cross. As a result donors are being urged to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the supply.
Red Cross: Donors needed now to build blood supply
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of all blood types – especially those with type O negative blood – are encouraged to make and keep their donation appointments so hospitals can continue
Red Cross: Blood donors needed
The American Red Cross is urging donors to give blood or platelets in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month.
Red Cross hoping to rebuild blood supply after disastrous January
The American Red Cross needs help rebuilding its blood supply after a difficult month where donations were impacted by the winter weather, wildfires, and the flu season.
American Red Cross calls for blood donations
Weather conditions and sickness slowed the rate of collection of donated blood and platelets in January. The American Red Cross is offering incentives for donating blood.
Red Cross blood drives scheduled in the News 5 area
The American Red Cross has multiple blood drives scheduled in the News 5 area as they are down thousands of donations. According to a Red Cross news release, everyone is
American Red Cross offering incentives for blood donors to make and keep appointments
The American Red Cross is offering a $15 e-gift card all month long for blood donors to make and keep their appointments due to thousands of donations that went uncollected
Red Cross holding donation drives in Scott County
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country, according to a Red Cross news release. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an appointment to give now and help ensure hospital shelves are stocked with blood products.
Red Cross seeks blood donors
The American Red Cross of North Central Wisconsin says about 15,000 blood platelets went uncollected last month because of the wildfires in California and some severe winter weather.
American Red Cross says winter weather caused drop in blood donations
After January's winter weather canceled multiple blood drives, the American Red Cross is urging donors to give this February.
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How Vermonters can donate blood this February
The American Red Cross is asking Vermonters to give blood or platelets after many donations went uncollected in January.
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Red Cross: Donors needed now to build up the blood supply
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood in February to help build up the blood supply after thousands of donations went uncollected last month. People of ...
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