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Blood Crisis Hits America | Richmond News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm on a national blood crisis — the second in history — with a 25% drop in supply while hospitals need thousands more units weekly. Driven by summer travel, weather disruptions, and wildfires, the shortage is dire: one trauma patient can use over 100 units in a day. A firefighter battling leukemia credits donated blood with saving his life. The Red Cross urgently needs O positive and O negative donors, but all blood types are vital. They’re offering movie tickets and gift cards to encourage donations this month and next — so if you can, book an…
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