LANSING, Mich. (News 10) – The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis for just the second time in its history, and Mid-Michigan officials say the region is feeling the effects.
According to the Red Cross, blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low.
Michael Turner, donor recruit manager at Mid-Michigan Red Cross, said extreme heat, poor air quality, and foodborne illnesses have contributed to lower donor turnout this summer…