PORTLAND, Maine — The American Red Cross on Wednesday called for more people to donate blood in order to help prevent a shortage, and said donors are needed to make appointments to give in August.
The northern New England regional office of the American Red Cross issued a news release noting “a concerning drop in blood and platelet donations this summer” that has has caused the Red Cross blood supply to shrink nearly 20 percent in recent weeks.
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