The American Red Cross is looking for people to help donate blood. Officials say a sharp drop in blood donor turnout has contributed to the lowest post-summer blood inventory level in six years.
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Prisma Health is joining with the Red Cross in calling for blood donations. A spokesperson for Prisma Health says the summer is normally a time when supplies are low, but that has been made much worse by the pandemic.
As extreme heat continues to grip parts of the country, the Red Cross is urging everyone to learn the signs of heat stroke.
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As demand for blood continues to climb, the American Red Cross says the country is facing a severe shortage caused by the pandemic.
COLUMBIA (WOLO): Blood donations are in dire need in South Carolina and across the nation. The American Red Cross says they’re not anywhere close to having their typical 5 day supply. “Tough situation right now. We’re in a blood shortage, not one that we’ve seen since March of last year,” said Red Cross South Carolina Communications Director, Ben Williamson. Blood…
The American Red Cross has some new wheels to respond to emergency situations. This afternoon, Nephron Pharmaceuticals donated a new Dodge ProMaster 3500 to the organization.
COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– The American Red Cross says it is experiencing a major blood shortage and they are looking for blood donations. According to officials, donors of all blood types, especially type O, are urged to make an appointment in South Carolina. Per the Red Cross: You can schedule an appointment to give blood by using the Red Cross Blood…
