The American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis, citing a severe shortage of blood donations. The shortage is affecting hospitals across the country, including those in Rochester. The American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood to help address the shortage.
"The current blood supply is at a critically low level" a spokesperson for the American Red Cross said.
The shortage is due to a combination of factors, including a decline in blood donations and an increase in demand for blood. Rochester residents are being encouraged to donate blood to help address the shortage. The American Red Cross is holding blood drives across the city, including at the Rochester Blood Donation Center. The blood drives will be held throughout the summer, with the goal of collecting enough blood to meet the demand.
As the summer months approach, the American Red Cross is urging people to donate blood to help ensure that hospitals have the blood they need. The Rochester community is coming together to support the American Red Cross and to encourage people to donate blood. The University of Rochester is also hosting a blood drive, with the goal of collecting 100 units of blood.
The blood drive will be held on August 1, 2026, from 10am to 4pm.