Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage after national inventory falls by 25% in July

Emergency Blood Shortage: Red Cross Supply Drops 25%

URBANA — The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency blood shortage as the nation faces dangerous levels of heat and people head out for final summer travel plans. Since July 1, the Red Cross national blood supply has fallen…

Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage - The Leavenworth Times

John Richmeier/Leavenworth Times The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage. The Red Cross blood supply has dropped by more than 25% since… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close The post Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage appeared first on The Leavenworth Times.

National blood supply drops 25%; Red Cross urges potential donors to ‘make a lifesaving impact’

ST. GEORGE — People considering donating blood are being asked to do so quickly as the American Red Cross announced Monday there is a nationwide blood shortage. According to a news release, the supply dropped by 25% in July and as a result poses a serious threat to patient care. “When supplies of blood fall to critical levels, it puts patient care at risk, especially during major accidents or emergencies requiring a large amount of blood transf…

How to help: Blood donations needed during emergency shortages from severe weather - WNKY News 40 Television

(CNN, WNKY) – An emergency declaration from the American Red Cross is warning that blood donations are dangerously low, leading to emergency shortages. The organization says it supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood. In Tuesday’s Health Minute, CNN reports how the weather is wreaking havoc on the nation’s blood supply and how you can help. From record heat to hurricanes, the American Red Cross says the weather is playing a key role in blood dr…

Extreme heat partially to blame for blood shortage: Red Cross

The American Red Cross’s national blood inventory dropped by more than 25 percent in the month of July, driven in part by extreme heat throughout the country, the organization announced Monday.

Red Cross faces emergency blood shortage caused in part by extreme heat

The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage after extreme heat impacted blood drives last month.