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Blood Donations Urged by Interorganizational Disaster Task Force Following Downward Trend

Following weeks of declines in blood donations, the blood supply in the United States is significantly lower than it should be and is trending downward at a concerning pace. Blood…

Joint Statement: Blood Donors Needed to Help Boost the Nation’s Strained Blood Supply This Summer

The following statement has been issued by AABB, America’s Blood Centers, and the American Red Cross regarding the status of the nation’s blood supply: The Association for the Advancement of…

Joint Statement: Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Nation Braces for Severe Winter Weather

As blood centers mark National Blood Donor Month this January, severe winter weather across large portions of the country is threatening to further disrupt blood donations at a time when…

Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Volunteer Blood Donors as National Blood Donor Month Approaches

Urge all eligible individuals to make an appointment to donate Washington, DC – America’s Blood Centers, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Red Cross…

Summer’s Hidden Challenge: The Critical Need for Blood Donations

As Memorial Day ushers in the summer season, it also marks the beginning of a crucial period known as the “100 Deadly Days of Summer,” a time that underscores need for consistent…

Blood Community Collaborating to Maintain Stability of Blood Supply Following Cybersecurity Incident at New York Blood Center Enterprises

The blood community in the United States is working together to maintain the stability of the nation’s blood supply and to ensure that all patients’ blood needs are being met…

Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Volunteer Blood Donors Ahead of National Blood Donor Month in January

Washington, DC – America’s Blood Centers, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Red Cross are joining together to thank blood donors ahead of National…

Eligible Individuals Encouraged to Donate Blood to Help Boost Blood Supply

The nation’s blood supply is currently strained and eligible individuals are asked to donate blood or platelets to ensure an adequate supply is available to meet patients’ needs. The most-needed…

Blood Community Response to OneBlood Ransomware Event

The blood community has responded to the OneBlood, a member of America’s Blood Centers (ABC), ransomware event. OneBlood announced that it was the target of a ransomware event in a July 31st statement.…

Blood Community Collaborates to Meet Urgent Blood Needs Following Disruptions at OneBlood

On Wednesday morning, OneBlood, a blood collector serving Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina, released a statement concerning a ransomware event that is impacting its software systems and hindering…