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Give blood or platelets: free A1C testing on successful donations until March 31
ST. LOUIS, MO — This March, the American Red Cross urges donors to help donors to help the national blood supply recover following a severe shortage and empower their health by making an appointment to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types remain critical to keeping momentum up and the blood supply steady…
Read MoreSevere blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
By Tribune Staff • ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to give now so patients don’t face delays in lifesaving care. The shortage is especially serious for…
Read MoreSevere blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to…
Read MoreRed Cross: blood or platelet donation appointments needed now
$20 in e-gift cards, A1C testing for coming to give in weeks ahead ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help curb a drop in donor turnout this fall. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are asked to book a time to donate…
Read MoreMake a plan to give blood or platelets with Red Cross this fall
ST. LOUIS — As fall officially begins, the American Red Cross urges people to mark the new season with a lifesaving blood or platelet donation to help keep the blood supply strong. Donors of all blood types, especially those with types O positive and B negative blood, are needed now. For many, daily routines shift…
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