Critical Blood Shortage Impacts Patients
Video Credit: CBS 13 Sacramento - Duration: 02:26s - Published
Critical Blood Shortage Impacts Patients
Blood shortages across the nation, including in Northern California, are impacting hospital blood supplies.
The American Red Cross is responsible for 40 percent of the nation's blood supply.
The organization is now making a plea to encourage everyone who is eligible to donate blood.
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