Blood Donation

American Red Cross Says Blood Supply Shows Signs of Recovery

Published in Blood Weekly, October 19th, 2000

The American Red Cross told Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-area hospitals on September 26, 2000, that it is no longer necessary to postpone surgeries for type O patients, but warns that additional blood donations are still needed.

"We have seen a significant increase in the supply of type O blood at area hospitals, but this is still a critical situation," said Geralyn Meny, MD, medical director of the American Red Cross Blood Services Penn-Jersey Region. "I continue to be concerned about the state of the blood supply. Additional blood donations are needed over the next four to six weeks.

"Today we can meet needs for type O blood, but tomorrow that may...

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