CBCO, or Community Blood Center ofthe Ozarks, the sole provider of blood, plasma and platelets to the area, has stated that amidst nationwide shortages they’re functioning strong, but would like to see more donors to secure the local blood supply. Michelle Teter, the Media Relations Specialist for CBCO, spoke to us about the situation, stating that numbers are currently 20% lower than average for 2026, with O negative blood being a particular n…
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