Blood Assurance Supplies Reach Critically Low Levels
Blood Assurance is facing a critical shortage of blood supplies with only a few days of inventory for several major blood types. Cookeville Team Supervisor Ashley Barlow said the organization is currently operating with a limited supply of O-positive, O-negative, A-negative, and B-negative blood. Barlow said the summer months traditionally represent the most difficult time […]
Weather Worsens Lack Of Blood Donations For Blood Assurance
Blood Assurance asking hospitals it serves across the region to delay elective surgeries due to very low blood supplies caused by the inclement weather. Media Relations Coordinator Max Winitz said the blood center has less than a half-day supply of O-negative and O-positive blood, the two types used the most in transfusions. “Right now we […]
