Units of blood are critical when it comes to saving lives in emergencies. The shelves at the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center have some units of blood, but its not enough because there is a critical blood shortage. “We really need to be collecting 600 units a day to …

The American Red Cross said its a combination of factors causing the severe blood shortage across the country. “We’ve seen a significant increase in usage by hospitals. There’s been an increase in transplants, emergency room visits, traumas,” said Christy Peters with the American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region. Peters says …

The plea for blood donors continues this week after multiple traumas and severe weather over the holiday weekend. But that’s not the only reason Hoxworth Blood Center needs you to roll up your sleeves. “He was born at 24 weeks, four days at 1 pound, 12 ounces,” said Katie Seibert. …