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Blood Assurance asking hospitals it serves across the region to delay elective surgeries due to very low blood supplies caused by the inclement weather. Media Relations Coordinator Max Winitz said the blood center has less than a half-day supply of O-negative and O-positive blood, the two types used the most in transfusions. “Right now we have a day or less ... Read More »

Less than a half day’s supply of type O blood remains across the Upper Cumberland after several recent traumas. Blood Assurance reports a critical need for those with type O blood to donate. Less than two days’ supply remains for type A and B blood. “O-negative is the universal blood type that can be given to anyone in need which ... Read More »