Blood supplies across the country are at dangerously low levels following a severe decline in blood donations following the Fourth of July holiday. Reporter Eric Knabe fills us in on the details…
Locally, extreme heat has resulted in lower than expected turnouts at blood drives. Blood is constantly in demand to assist hospital patients all across Southern California. During the summer months when brush fires are prevalent, it is crucial for to maintain a readily available blood supply to treat burns. Cancer patients and trauma or car accident victims also require a steady supply. To avoid a blood shortage in our community over the coming weeks, the community is asked to come forward and give blood this week and throughout the remainder of the summer. LifeStream a local, nonprofit blood center urges both existing and first-time donors of all blood types to visit LStream.org or call 800-879-4484 to schedule an appointment to give at one of five, climate-controlled donor centers or at a convenient mobile drive
