Red Cross: Make an Immediate Difference by Giving Blood or Platelets Now - Butler County Times-Gazette
SOUTHERN MISSOURI, JUL 16 – The American Red Cross highlights the urgent need for type O blood donations to offset summer shortages caused by travel and storms, supplying about 40% of the nation’s blood.
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Red Cross: Make an immediate difference by giving blood or platelets now - Butler County Times-Gazette
Donation appointments critical to keeping blood supply ready American Red Cross The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Red Cross urges all donors to give blood this summer
The American Red Cross urges all donors to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Type O blood products are most needed on hospital shelves — especially in the face of summer challenges that…
The summer heat has led to more and more people canceling their appointments to donate blood.
Red Cross Urges Blood and Platelet Donations Amid Summer Shortages
The American Red Cross is calling on donors across southern Missouri to give blood or platelets now, stressing the urgent need to maintain a stable blood supply during the challenging summer months. Type O blood, the most requested by hospitals, is especially in demand. Seasonal travel, storms, and other disruptions can reduce donations, making consistent scheduling and attendance at appointments vital. To encourage participation, donors who giv…
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