American Red Cross Declares Blood Crisis, Says Donations Are at 4-Year Low

Immediate need for Red Cross blood donations

For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are […]

Red Cross Declares Rare National Blood Supply Crisis

For only the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, warning a drop in donations is threatening the availability of blood nationwide.

America’s blood supply is running low—here’s how important your type is

Extreme heat, poor air quality and foodborne illnesses have discouraged Americans from donating blood, leaving the US in a crisis.

Red Cross declares second national blood shortage

With all blood types needed, the Red Cross says it is in dire need of Type O blood. The organization has been limiting distribution of Type O blood to hospitals, with Type O positive blood now at a one-day supply.

Red Cross declares national blood emergency as donations fall to four-year summer low

The organization says hospitals are using blood faster than donors can replace it, leaving less than a one-day supply of Type O-positive blood