The American Red Cross is making an emergency appeal for blood donations as it declares a national blood crisis for the first time ever.
CHICAGO -- The American Red Cross is making an emergency appeal for blood donations right now, with the nation's supply at a critically low level.RELATED: Gary couple encourage blood donations after daughter's death
Mill gets her treatments at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. She says the procedure makes her feel better instantly, giving her enough energy to pursue her career in art. But Mill says she has been worried about news that the nation's blood supply is dangerously low, and she experienced it firsthand after having to wait a few days in the hospital for a transfusion.
Stuck said the nation is facing the worst blood shortage in more than a decade, mainly due to the COVID pandemic, which caused a decline in donor turnout. Stuck said many hospitals are having to prioritize their procedures. It could take months to replenish the nationwide blood supply, but Mill says the Red Cross blood drive is a step in the right direction to help her and countless others.
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