Local Blood Shortage Persists;
Now Includes All Blood Types
Despite a recent appeal for donors the Community Blood Bank has been unable to overcome the serious blood shortage in the region that has persisted for over a week. Heavy usage, combined with lighter than expected donor turnout is to blame.
The Community Blood Bank of NW PA is taking donors Thursday from 3:30-7:30 & Saturday 9-1PM at 24 Davis Street, Union Square in Bradford at the BRMC Lab.
First the snow forced the cancellation of several blood drives, then the flu has diminished the ranks of donors, and recently the cold weather has affected turnout.
"We are still really struggling," Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "It is getting worse instead of better and we need to turn it around quickly before it turns critical."
All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. The Community Blood Bank is located at 24 Davis Street in Union Square across from the Sports Café in the BRMC Laboratory. Hours are on Thursday are 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. No appointment is necessary. All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Photo ID is required.
The Community Blood Bank of NW PA is taking donors Thursday from 3:30-7:30 & Saturday 9-1PM at 24 Davis Street, Union Square in Bradford at the BRMC Lab.
First the snow forced the cancellation of several blood drives, then the flu has diminished the ranks of donors, and recently the cold weather has affected turnout.
"We are still really struggling," Says Dan Desrochers Director of Marketing at the Community Blood Bank. "It is getting worse instead of better and we need to turn it around quickly before it turns critical."
All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. The Community Blood Bank is located at 24 Davis Street in Union Square across from the Sports Café in the BRMC Laboratory. Hours are on Thursday are 3:30pm to 7:30pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm. No appointment is necessary. All donors are strongly encouraged to donate. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 pounds and be in generally good health. Photo ID is required.
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