NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A critical blood shortage has struck at the national level for only the second time in the American Red Cross’s history, according to a release Thursday.
Ascension Saint Thomas, a hospital located in Nashville, Tennessee, is urging the public to donate blood to help ensure lifesaving care remains available for patients in the region.
“Blood is one of the few medical resources that cannot be manufactured,” said Dr. Brian Wilcox, chief clinical officer for Ascension Saint Thomas. “Every unit transfused comes from someone who took the time to donate. Every day, our physicians and care teams depend on a stable blood supply to provide timely, lifesaving care. When that supply becomes limited, it can affect patients throughout our hospitals.”…