Blood shortage in Ozarks prompts urgent appeal for donations

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – With the Independence Day holiday approaching and trauma cases expected to rise, Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) is issuing an emergency appeal for O Negative, O Positive, and A Negative blood types.

CBCO says supplies of these critical blood types are dangerously low, with less than a one-day reserve in some cases.

The Center is urging eligible donors to give immediately to help ensure local patients have the lifesaving blood they need during this challenging period…

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