The American Red Cross said its a combination of factors causing the severe blood shortage across the country. “We’ve seen a significant increase in usage by hospitals. There’s been an increase in transplants, emergency room visits, traumas,” said Christy Peters with the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region. Peters says
Toledo woman who regularly receives blood transfusions reacts to severe blood shortage
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