How Philly area hospitals are dealing with a national shortage of blood culture bottles
Hospitals routinely use these bottles to check for infections in patients’ blood — now they are cutting back on tests.
8 months ago
The Red Cross Blood Donation Center on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
How Philly area hospitals are dealing with a national shortage of blood culture bottles
Hospitals routinely use these bottles to check for infections in patients’ blood — now they are cutting back on tests.
8 months ago
National blood donation shortage a ‘major concern’ in Pennsylvania
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for donated blood has risen even as opportunities to donate have fallen, leading to a significant shortage.
3 years ago
Blood drive supports those with sickle-cell disease and offers genetic testing
The Philadelphia-based Crescent Foundation and the Red Cross will host the blood drive Sept. 9 in University City. Appointments are encouraged.
4 years ago