Russell Medical to host emergency blood drive

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Russell Medical will host an emergency blood drive Monday.

Blood donors are needed as LifeSouth and blood centers across the nation are experiencing unprecedented declines in blood donation, leading to a significantly impacted blood supply at Russell Medical.

Blood supplies have been low for months and the resurgence of COVID-19 and the omicron variant is causing blood drive cancellations, staffing challenges and donor eligibility misinformation, furthering the seriousness of the shortage. However, the need for blood is urgent, and blood donors are asked to donate soon.

Cliff Williams is a staff writer for Tallapoosa Publishers.