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The Upper Cumberland region faces critical blood shortages and needs your help to fill the gap. Blood Assurance Medical Director Dr. Liz Culler said fears of donating during a pandemic and schools and workplaces not hosting blood drives have both contributed. “This is actually unprecedented,” Culler said. “This is a nation wide shortage, and I have worked for Blood Assurance ... 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 »