Each year in the U.S., more than 4.5 million lives are saved by blood transfusions, and about 1 in 5 people admitted to the hospital will need blood.

Weather-related donor center closures and canceled blood drives have sharply reduced collections at LifeShare Blood Center, ...

METRO DETROIT (WXYZ) — There is a major need for blood donations in part due to a national platelet shortage. It’s a troubling trend, hitting cancer and surgery ...

The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts ...

WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - The American Red Cross encourages people to donate blood during Red Cross Month. “We provide 40-percent of the nation’s blood, so we’re always in need of donors showing up with ...

Blood and platelet donors are critically needed right now, according to the Red Cross. The Red Cross said donors of all blood types are in demand, especially those with type O blood and donors giving ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Blood Center is asking for help since they are still dangerously low on blood donations, particularly platelets. These platelets are liquid gold running ...

The state’s blood platelet shortage is improving after last week’s low point — which reached Bloodworks Northwest’s “critical” category — but thousands of donations are still needed. Bloodworks ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My brother has low blood platelets and anemia. He will be 73 this year and has had three back surgeries. What causes low blood platelets? Can anything be done to raise platelet count?

BUFFALO, N.Y. — When Nancy Chu isn't busy saving rescue dogs, she's busy helping to save lives by donating blood at ConnectLife. She's a regular at the donation center, and her totals are pretty ...