Red Cross Needs Blood Donations

(Undated) — The American Red Cross continues to face one of its worst blood shortages in decades. They say blood and platelet donations for all blood types are needed. While just 7% of the U.S. population has Type-O Negative blood, it can be transfused to patients with any blood type and is what hospital staff reaches for during emergencies when there isn’t time to determine a patient’s blood type. Donations are especially needed now following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene. To learn more about the donation process and to schedule your appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. The Red Cross also says if you give blood through the end of the month, you can receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email and will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards.