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Blood Shortage Hits Summer Peak | Birmingham News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a critical national blood shortage — the second in four years — with summer trauma season hitting hard as hospitals scramble for life-saving transfusions. Type O blood, vital for most patients, is dangerously low, with current supplies barely enough for one day. Donors are urgently needed, especially before July 31st for a free movie ticket or August for a $20 Amazon gift card. The University of Alabama at Birmingham also hosts donation centers — call to schedule. Every drop counts. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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