Emergency need for blood, platelet donors
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The American Red Cross is reissuing its emergency call for blood and platelet donors after multiple snow storms, frigid temperatures and the government shutdown further reduced lifesaving donations. About 30 blood drives hosted by federal offices were canceled across the country due to the shutdown, leaving more than 900 donations uncollected.
A blood drive is planned for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Monongahela Valley Hospital, 1163 Country Club Road.
All eligible donors, especially platelet donors and blood donors with type O blood, are urgently needed to help restock the shelves for hospital patients. To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.