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Gov. Andy Beshear joins leaders to declare ‘National Blood Donation Day’ on Labor Day
In response to the blood shortage crisis, governors across the country like Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear have declared the first week of September as “National Blood Donation Week.”It is in an effort to get more blood donors to roll up their sleeves.Emergency rooms treating trauma victims, hospitals treating anemic patients and medical clinics replenishing low blood levels in cancer patients require a steady supply of blood.>>Read more top stories hereAccording to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets.Labor Day, which is Sept. 4, is “National Blood Donation Day” and people are being asked to wear red to show their support for those in need of blood transfusions.Anyone wanting to donate blood can find a center or drive near them here.
In response to the blood shortage crisis, governors across the country like Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear have declared the first week of September as “National Blood Donation Week.”
It is in an effort to get more blood donors to roll up their sleeves.
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Emergency rooms treating trauma victims, hospitals treating anemic patients and medical clinics replenishing low blood levels in cancer patients require a steady supply of blood.
>>Read more top stories here
According to the American Red Cross, every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets.
Labor Day, which is Sept. 4, is “National Blood Donation Day” and people are being asked to wear red to show their support for those in need of blood transfusions.
Anyone wanting to donate blood can find a center or drive near them here.
