Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%

Red Cross says blood supply has dropped 35%

American Red Cross officials say they are facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month.

Red Cross declares severe blood shortage

On Monday, the American Red Cross declared a severe blood shortage after its blood supply fell 35% in the past month. While the Logan Regional Hospital’s supply is currently stable, Chief Nursing Officer Jenn Avery reminded the public that blood…

Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%

DES MOINES — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month.

Severe Blood Shortage: Give Blood With Red Cross Now

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Read the full story: Severe Blood Shortage: Give Blood With Red Cross Now

Red Cross in need of immediate blood and Platlate donations

KENNEWICK — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage due to an approximate 35% drawdown of blood products in just the past month. The Red Cross urges individuals to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The need for platelets and blood types O, A negative, and B negative is especially dire. High flu activity this year has slowed efforts to rebuild the Red Cross...

Red Cross announces severe blood shortage, urges donations

The American Red Cross Jan. 20 declared a severe blood shortage as the national blood supply fell approximately 35% within the last month. The organization is urging Americans to donate blood to alleviate the shortage. The current flu season and winter weather were cited as reasons for the decline.