Red Cross Still Facing Critical Blood Shortage
Tuesday, July 26th, 2016 -- 8:00 AM
-While thousands of people from across the country responded to the emergency request for blood and platelet donations issued by the American Red Cross in early July, a critical blood shortage remains.The Red Cross urges eligible donors to give now to help ensure blood is available throughout the rest of the summer to meet patient needs. At times, blood and platelets are being distributed to hospitals faster than donations are coming in, which impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply.
You can help by giving blood at a couple local blood drives over the next couple weeks including in Pittsville on Thursday, August 4th at the Lions Club Building from 1pm-6pm and on Tuesday, August 9th from 11:30am-5:30pm at the Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center in Owen.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.