January 12, 2024
One of the nation’s leading blood suppliers is experiencing an emergency blood shortage, while calling on Americans to make an appointment to donate.
In a statement this week, the American Red Cross said it was facing the lowest level of blood donations in the last 20 years.
“One of the most distressing situations for a doctor is to have a hospital full of patients and an empty refrigerator without any blood products,” Dr. Pampee Young, chief medical officer of the Red Cross, said in a statement.
Here’s what you need to know:
HAP joins the state’s blood suppliers encouraging everyone to learn more about the ways blood donation supports your community. Learn more online.
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