Alabama is currently facing blood shortages due to a decline in blood donations and an increase in blood usage at local hospitals. This has caused concerns for the healthcare industry in the state.
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is encouraging people to donate blood to help those in need.
During the summer, hospitals across the state face a critical shortage of blood donations. This shortage has created an emergency need for blood to help patients in need. Your donation can make a significant difference in the lives of those who require it. So, please consider donating blood today and help save a life.
Here are the hospitals that could benefit from blood donations:
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- Huntsville Hospital
- Decatur General
- Athens-Limestone
- North Alabama Medical Center
- Marshall Medical Center
- North and South
- Crestwood Medical Center
- Parkway Medical Center
- Lawrence Medical Center
- Helen Keller Hospital
- Cullman Regional Medical Center
- Red Bay Hospital
- Lincoln Health
- Highlands Medical Center
- Russellville Hospital
- Madison Hospital
- Gadsden Regional Hospital
- Lakeland Community
LifeSouth and its blood donors are relied upon by hospitals to ensure that blood is readily available when patients suffering from traumas, cancers, and chronic illnesses require it.
If you donate blood anytime between July 1 and July 6, you’ll get a $25 e-gift card and a unique t-shirt as a token of appreciation. However, if you’re a double red-cell or platelet donor, you’ll receive a $45 e-gift card instead. So, mark your calendar and be sure to donate blood during this time frame to receive these exciting rewards.
