Blood Donation

As summer draws near, blood banks tend to see a significant drop in donations. It’s a serious problem as we head into the time of year when the demand for medical blood is at its peak.

Blood donations typically taper off in the summer, but the need for blood and platelets doesn’t take a vacation.

Two blood drive services are asking Oregonians to step up and donate blood amid an increased demand.

Blood shortages persist in the Pacific Northwest and the nation as the pandemic and other factors continue to challenge donation centers. Supply is critically low in the region.

Blood donations have fallen to a critical low for Bloodworks Northwest. The shortage has the center cutting back on deliveries to hospitals. Executive…

Bloodworks Northwest and the Red Cross are still experiencing high demand for blood, and supplies are still low. Vicki Finson, with Bloodworks Northwest,…

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