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New York Blood Center declares statewide blood emergency amid record low donations

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Red Cross Seeks Donors As National Blood Supply Drops 25 Percent

Jan. 21, 2025 By Lauren Rapp The New York Blood Center (NYBC) declared a statewide blood emergency on Tuesday as donations hit a critical low. Amid National Blood Donor Month, the NYBC reported an “alarmingly low donor turnout,” with participation plummeting nearly 30%, leading to 6,500 fewer donations. According to NYBC, donations tend to…

Give blood at these Brooklyn and Manhattan locations to prevent Labor Day shortage

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World donor day concept with hand holding paper red drop on white background

Aug. 27, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil With Labor Day Weekend on the horizon, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) is calling on Brooklyn residents to donate blood during a period when collections are especially low. The summer months, including holiday weekends like Labor Day, often see a decrease in blood donations due to…