Winter weather conditions combined with an uptick in seasonal illnesses often makes it difficult for the American Red Cross and other blood collection organizations to maintain sufficient blood supply at this time of year.
That is one reason January is recognized as National Blood Donor Month.
Continue readingThe American Red Cross is reminding people of the importance of donating blood during the month of January, which is National Blood Donor Month. The goal is to increase the number of blood and platelet donations over the winter, a time of year when severe weather can cause blood drives to be canceled and seasonal illnesses may keep regular donors from giving. Continue reading
