Blood transfusions could be a regular thing if you or your child has a blood disorder called beta thalassemia. The disease causes a drop in the amount of red blood cells you have.

Blood donations drop during the holidays. Story by Keonia Swift ... Hospitals, surgical centers, and emergency rooms rely on about 30,000 units of red blood cells every day to save lives.

The American Red Cross is urging all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer.

The Community Blood Bank is urging donors to roll up their sleeves as supplies run low following the July 4 holiday.

Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color and enables it to carry oxygen efficiently throughout your circulatory system. When blood levels drop, ...

Blood donation: Why every drop counts. Inova Health. February 5, 2025, 4:44 PM. Share This: ... For example, red blood cells used for transfusions expire after 42 days outside the body.

The American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage this week — and said ... The organization had said COVID-19 led to a 10% decline in the number of donors and a 62% drop in blood drives ...

The American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood or platelets this summer to maintain a strong blood supply. The ...

The Red Cross is calling on blood and platelet donors of all types, especially those with Type O blood, to give now. As a thank you, everyone who donates blood in August will receive a $20 Amazon ...

According to the American Red Cross, donor turnout is at its lowest in 20 years, with a 40% decline in Red Cross donations ...

The NHS needs one million more blood donors following the cyber attack that crippled it's supply, officials have said.. Low blood stocks prompted officials to issue an 'amber alert' over supply ...