Coffee Memorial Blood Center declares emergency blood shortage

As winter weather moved into the area this past week, blood donors began cancelling appointments and blood drives were delayed, forcing an already struggling blood supply to critically low levels. This blood shortage has the potential to impact hospitals and patients in need. Coffee Memorial Blood Center, who is part of Our Blood Institute (OBI), is asking donors to reschedule appoint...

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