Red Cross schedules North Country blood drives for fall
The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood or platelets this fall and plans blood drives throughout Northern New York.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The American Red Cross is encouraging people of all blood types to give blood or platelets this fall as it works to maintain supplies for patients. The organization plans to hold blood drives throughout Northern New York.
The Red Cross supplies hospitals across the country with more than 6.5 million blood products each year. The fall appeal coincides with National Preparedness Month in September.
Reported by ClickNNY and reviewed by an editor before publication.
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