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As a national blood shortage persists, the American Red Cross is urging people to brave the winter cold and visit a donor center to boost supplies. Kelly Isenor, director of communications for the ...

The American Red Cross declared a severe emergency blood shortage on Monday and called on people to donate. The humanitarian organization, which says it’s the largest supplier of blood products for ...

The American Red Cross is making a plea for blood donors after severe winter storms significantly disrupted collection efforts during an ongoing national blood shortage. More than 500 blood drives ...

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