American Red Cross facing severe shortage of blood
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American Red Cross facing severe shortage of blood
The American Red Cross is urging Northeast Ohioans to donate blood and platelets citing a shortage in supply as elective surgeries and treatments pick back up in area hospitals and outpatient centers.
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