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weather2 years ago

"Middle Tennessee Braces for Another Winter Storm with Freezing Rain and Snow"

A wintry mix of rain and ice is expected in Middle Tennessee, prompting a winter weather advisory until Friday morning. Frigid temperatures are forecast to return on Friday, with lows in the single digits and below zero. The National Weather Service warns of potential ice accumulation and advises against driving in freezing rain. The weather conditions have led to a blood shortage in Middle Tennessee, prompting Blood Assurance to request more blood donations. Road crews are working to clear roads, and many Middle Tennessee school systems have closed for the rest of the week. The Tennessee Department of Health reported 14 deaths across the state due to the winter storm.

via Tennessean|
#blood-shortage#ice-accumulation#middle-tennessee
health2 years ago

"Red Cross Declares Emergency Blood Shortage Amid 20-Year Low in Donors"

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage, with the number of blood donors hitting a 20-year low, posing a significant risk to patients in need of transfusions. Factors such as severe winter weather, seasonal illnesses, and changes in donor base motivation have contributed to the shortage. The organization is urging people, especially those with type O blood and platelets, to donate now, as the availability of blood can be a matter of life and death. This announcement coincides with the start of National Blood Donor Month, and individuals who donate this January have the chance to win a trip for two to the Super Bowl.

via NPR|
#american-red-cross#blood-donation#blood-shortage
health2 years ago

"Urgent Blood Shortage: Impact on Local Organizations and Casino Blood Drive"

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage in the United States, with the number of donors hitting a 20-year low. Severe winter weather and seasonal illnesses have led to cancellations of donations, causing a critical shortfall in blood supply for hospitals and patients in need. The organization is urging healthcare professionals and the public to donate blood, particularly platelets and red blood cells, to help replenish the supply. The shortage has prompted the Red Cross to limit distributions of type O blood products to hospitals, and they are calling for increased donations to address the emergency.

via KABC-TV|
#american-red-cross#blood-donation#blood-shortage
health2 years ago

"Red Cross Issues Urgent Call for Blood Donations Amid Nationwide Emergency Shortage"

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage, with the lowest number of blood donors in 20 years, leading to limited distributions of crucial blood types to hospitals. Factors contributing to the shortage include the COVID-19 pandemic, reduced blood drives due to remote work and learning, and deferrals of potential donors. The organization is urging Americans to donate blood to address the critical shortfall and ensure that hospitals have an adequate blood supply for patients in need.

via ABC News|
#american-red-cross#blood-donations#blood-shortage
health2 years ago

"Red Cross Declares Nationwide Blood Shortage Emergency"

The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage, jeopardizing medical care for patients in need of transfusions. The shortage may lead to cancellations of surgeries, including heart surgeries, due to insufficient blood supplies. The COVID-19 pandemic, changes in blood donation patterns, and winter lull in donations have contributed to the crisis. Blood collection centers are urging the public to donate, particularly those with rare blood types and from non-white communities. People in good health can donate blood through various organizations to help alleviate the shortage.

via USA TODAY|
#american-red-cross#blood-shortage#donations
health2 years ago

Urgent: National Blood Shortage Declared by American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage, attributing it to a summer slump in donations exacerbated by climate disasters and a busy travel season. The organization's blood supply has dropped nearly 25% since early August, resulting in a shortfall of about 30,000 blood and platelet donations. The demand from hospitals is outpacing the number of blood donations coming in, and other blood centers are also experiencing a decrease in donations. The Red Cross is urging people to donate blood, particularly type O blood and platelets, as the current conditions could lead to a critical situation if a major traumatic event occurs.

via The Washington Post|
#blood-donations#blood-shortage#climate-disasters