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Red Cross sees the lowest number of blood donors in 20 years

The American Red Cross is seeing the lowest number of blood donors in 20 years and it's all happening during National Blood Donor Month.

January 12, 2024
A row of human blood and chemistry samples awaiting testing in the lab.

Lindsey Halbrook, Nurse Practitioner from Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, discusses the critical importance of blood donations for patients, especially during National Blood Donor Month

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Published:
January 12, 2024
Location:
Colorado Blood Cancer Institute

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