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Amid Severe Blood Shortages, Nearly All of Us Can Offer the Gift of Life
Each year in the U.S., more than 4.5 million lives are saved by blood transfusions, and about 1 in 5 people admitted to the hospital will need blood.
CMS issues proposed rule on oversight of organ procurement organizations
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Jan. 28 released a proposed rule that would update conditions for coverage for organ procurement organizations.
Blood centers urge donations amid shortage, winter weather
The Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies, America’s Blood Centers and the American Red Cross today released a joint statement urging blood donations as winter weather could further disrupt supply amid an ongoing shortage.
Red Cross announces severe blood shortage, urges donations
The American Red Cross Jan. 20 declared a severe blood shortage as the national blood supply fell approximately 35% within the last month.
Organ Donation and Transplant Alliance launches new educational guide, workshop
The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance has created new resources for health care providers to encourage more organ donation and transplants.
AHA issues bulletin on national blood shortage
The AHA yesterday sent a Special Bulletin to members notifying them of concerns by the American Red Cross, America’s Blood Centers and the Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies about the nation's low supply of blood levels.
Groups release updated statistics on U.S. blood donation, use
America’s Blood Centers and ADRP, the Association of Blood Donor Professionals, last week released a guide highlighting changes in U.S. blood donation and use between 2019 and 2021, including donor and recipient demographics.
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges donations
The American Red Cross this week announced an emergency blood shortage, urging Americans to donate blood or platelets to alleviate the shortage and ensure lifesaving medical procedures proceed without delay.
Amid blood supply crisis, resource highlights hospitals’ role in navigating shortages
Americas Blood Centers Friday released a bulletin on blood shortages and how hospitals and their clinicians can help.
AHA, others unite to strengthen U.S. blood supply
The Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies Friday launched the