The Community Blood Bank is once again asking area residents to roll up their sleeves as local hospitals face an urgent need for blood donations.
Officials say a significant amount of blood was used overnight to treat patients, leaving supplies depleted and increasing the need for donors to help replenish inventory. The reminder comes as hospitals continue to provide around-the-clock care for trauma patients, accident victims, and others requiring lifesaving transfusions.
While donor turnout has improved since the blood shortages experienced over the summer, Community Blood Bank officials say it takes only one major emergency or accident to place additional strain on the local blood supply…