Red Cross declares blood donation crisis as MA supplies hit four-year low

DEDHAM — Blood donations across Massachusetts have dropped to their lowest summer level in four years, the American Red Cross said, prompting the organization to declare a national blood donation crisis and appeal to area residents to give.

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"MA Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Red Cross Declares National Crisis," Dedham Patch reported. The outlet said donations statewide are not keeping pace with hospital demand, and the Red Cross is calling on residents to schedule appointments as supplies tighten heading into August (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/dedham/s/kkvsc/ma-blood-donors-urgently-needed-as-red-cross-declares-national-crisis).

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