Hospitals report a shortage of blood with the cancellation of hundreds of blood drives across the state. At the same time, prospective donors say they have faced obstacles in getting an appointment. Follow this advice.
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By Will Kriss
Jul 13, 2021 | 6:32 PM
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) â Officials with the American Red Cross announced Tuesday that it is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma cases, organ transplants and elective surgeries rise.
Todd Kulman with the ARC says donors of all blood types â especially type O and those giving platelets â are urged to make an appointment to give as soon as possible to prevent delays to critical patient care.
Right now, the Red Cross needs to collect more than 1,000 additional blood donations each day to meet current demand as hospitals respond to an unusually high number of traumas and emergency room visits, organ transplants and elective surgeries.
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