Blood Crisis Hits America | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 30, 2026 · 1m

The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a national blood crisis — only the second time in history they’ve declared this. Donations are at a four-year summer low, with type O blood critically scarce, barely enough for one day’s needs. Extreme heat, poor air quality, and foodborne illness outbreaks are driving people away from donation centers. Hospitals are under pressure as patients need transfusions. The Red Cross is urging just three more donors per drive to make a massive difference — and offering incentives like movie tickets and Amazon gift cards to encourage giving. If you can…