blood donations
Coverage of blood donations in the Nexus archive.
- American Red Cross issues second national blood supply crisis in history
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis for the second time in history, citing a four-year summer low in donations exacerbated by extreme heat, poor air quality, and foodborne illnesses. The organization warns of limited type O positive blood supplies and is restricting hospital distributions, urging donors to use its app or website to contribute.
- American Red Cross declares second-ever national blood supply crisis
The American Red Cross has declared the second-ever national blood supply crisis as donations to its blood donation program have dropped to a four-year summer low. The organization now has less than one day's supply of type O positive blood, the most commonly transfused blood type in the United States.
- Red Cross faces type O blood shortage
The Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, the second time in its history, due to a 25% drop in July and a four-year summer low in blood donations. Donor turnout has continued to decline.
- Red Cross Declares National Blood Crisis as Supplies Fall to Dangerous Levels
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for the second time in its history due to a four-year summer low in blood donations. The shortage is particularly critical for type O blood, prompting the organization to limit distributions to hospitals.
- The American Red Cross declares national blood crisis, only the second time in history
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, marking the second time in history. Blood donations are currently at a historic low, prompting urgent calls for donors to act quickly.
- Red Cross out for blood in Hampton Roads
The Red Cross collected blood donations at Lynnhaven Mall in Virginia Beach due to an emergency shortage. A Red Cross representative highlighted that summer months typically see a decline in donations, exacerbating the urgent need.
- Red Cross of Virginia urges blood donations as emergency shortage strains national supply
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage and is urging eligible donors to give blood. The Red Cross of Virginia is specifically calling for blood donations to address the shortage.
- American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, national supply dropping nearly 25%
The American Red Cross has declared an emergency due to a nearly 25% drop in the nation's blood supply in June, urging urgent blood donations to address the shortage.
- Blood emergency: urgent need for blood donations in NY, NJ
A blood emergency has been declared in the tri-state region, with urgent need for donations in New York and New Jersey. This is the second such emergency issued this summer by the New York Blood Center and regional blood banks.
- Vitalant blood supply hits two-year low as trauma season demand surges
Vitalant, a nonprofit blood services provider, is experiencing a two-year low in type-O blood supply, critical for trauma emergencies, as demand surges during 'trauma season.' Summer activities are reducing donations, exacerbating the shortage of type-O-negative and type-O-positive blood, which are essential for treating trauma patients.
- Red Cross issues call to donate blood in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut | How to help
The American Red Cross is urging blood donations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to a summer lull in donations.
- Red Cross calls for blood donations amid summer shortage
The American Red Cross is urging blood donations due to a summer shortage, setting up donation centers across the Bay Area in June. Donors of all blood types are needed and will receive a $15 e-gift card.