MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – LifeSouth Community Blood Centers needs donors, saying its blood supply is running dangerously low. This blood shortage is not a new issue; it seems to happen every summer, and it could affect patient care.
Blood supply generally runs low this time of year as the summer travel season ramps up and many normal donors take vacations and get out of their donation routine.
Hospitals say all types are running low, but type O blood is a critical need, since it’s a universal type that can be given to anyone…