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American Red Cross is Looking for Blood Donors in Conn.
The American Red Cross said they’ve seen fewer donors since the beginning of the pandemic and they’re hoping more people will come participate in blood drives as we approach summer. “Generally in the summer time, we do see a drop in blood donations and that’s because children might be out of school, people are focused on vacations,” an American...
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American Red Cross Encourages More Donors to Give Blood
The American Red Cross says their blood supply is in a very vulnerable state and is urging those who can donate to do so.
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Connecticut Blood Center Announces Blood Emergency
Connecticut and Rhode Island Blood Centers announced a blood emergency, as school breaks and increased traveling have caused an alarming drop in donations. The Connecticut Blood Center (CTBV) and the Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), said that hospitals and patients rely on a steady flow of volunteer donors to receive life-saving blood donations. According to the latest figures put out…
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American Red Cross, Seeing Record Low Blood Supply, Calls for Donors
According to the Red Cross, blood donations typically decline between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The recent low blood donor turnout has resulted in the American Red Cross having its lowest blood supply in more than a decade during this time of year.
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American Red Cross, Seeing Low Blood Supply, Calls for Donors
The American Red Cross is heading into the holiday season with the lowest blood supply in more than a decade and now the organization is calling for anyone who is eligible to donate.
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State Facing Blood Donation Shortage
The American Red Cross is facing a blood shortage across the state.
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American Red Cross Reports ‘Emergency' Blood Shortage, Urging People to Donate
The post-summer blood inventory has not been this low in six years, the American Red Cross reports.
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American Red Cross Urging People To Donate Blood Amidst National Shortage
The American Red Cross says it is experiencing a severe blood shortage and is urging people to donate. Last week, the Red Cross, in partnership with NBC Connecticut, Telemundo CT and the Hartford Yard Goats, held the state’s largest single-day blood drive. The event was a great success, collecting 310 units of blood. It surpassed the goal of 300, yet…
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Red Cross Issues Urgent Appeal For Blood Donations
The American Red Cross says they are experiencing a critical shortage in blood donations.