American Red Cross calls asks for donations amid national blood shortage
The American Red Cross says urgent action is needed as the nation deals with an ongoing blood shortage. According to the Red Cross, the national blood supply has fallen by more than 25 percent since July 1. The Red Cross says nearly 50 percent of Americans in July experienced heat alerts, which hurt blood donation numbers. Heat alerts discouraging blood drive turnout, combined with traditional summer blood drive obstacles such as travel […]
