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Blood concerns shift from shortage to stockpiling: ...
September 13, 2001
Blood concerns shift from shortage to stockpiling: America's Blood Centers today said the blood supply in New York City is at capacity and new shipments are not needed. However, ABC stressed that blood will be needed later over the next few weeks and months. It asks donor nationwide to call to schedule appointments for in the next two to eight weeks to avoid future blood shortages. Also, New Jersey government officials are urging hospitals collecting blood to shift to a "sustain and maintain" strategy, the New Jersey Hospital Association said. "The rush of emergency donations is raising concerns that blood inventories in the coming days and weeks may suffer. Hospitals are urged to stagger collections and pace the blood supply." .The AHA, in its statement today, noted that while current need has abated there will be a critical need in the days ahead. Please call the American Red Cross for donation sites around our area.Locally those who are interested in donating blood can turn to the American Red Cross. For more information, please call 1-800-433-1879 or email BLOODCT@aol.com to learn of collection sites and to make an appointment to give blood.
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