Blood shortage still vexes health care providers
Despite improvements earlier in the year, blood services providers and health care facilities are again facing a shortage of blood donations, more than two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
This summer saw a dip in blood supplies that has raised concerns for medical professionals.
Kristen Lane, communications manager at the blood services provider Vitalant, said the provider's blood supply overall has shrunk to 200 donors per day, a far cry from the 600 daily donors needed to fully stock area hospitals.
Upcoming blood drives in Butler County
The Movies at Cranberry (Hickory Farms Holiday Market)
Cranberry Mall, Cranberry Township
Aug. 29 from 1 to 6 p.m.
Butler Memorial Hospital
Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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