Blood Supply Shortages Across UC During New Year’s
As we head into the new year, blood banks are saying they are experiencing a shortage in blood supply, a struggle that is typical this time of year. Blood Assurance Media Relations Coordinator Brooke Katz said during the holiday season, people are usually out of town and are not thinking about donating blood. Katz said […]
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 […]
Blood Shortage Across UC
Less than a half day’s supply of type O blood remains across the Upper Cumberland after several recent traumas. Blood Assurance reports a critical need for those with type O blood to donate. Less than two days’ supply remains for type A and B blood. “O-negative is the universal blood type that can be given […]
