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LifeShare calls for type O blood donations

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SHREVEPORT, LA (KSLA) -

LifeShare Blood Centers reports the local blood supply is running low on type O blood and requests that eligible donors come forward and give as soon as possible.

LifeShare spokesperson Tina Martinez says "We are very concerned about the low type O blood inventory. It takes at least 24 hours after someone gives blood before it is available for use. This, combined with the low number of donors during the summer, could result in the blood supply reaching a critical level very quickly."

Doctors depend on blood donations from blood banks like LifeShare for their patients. LifeShare Blood Center Medical Director Dr. Gary Levy says, "Blood transfusions are necessary for many medical conditions. Very often, this blood is the difference between life and death. A low inventory creates difficulty in supplying blood for these acutely ill patients who need urgent transfusions.  Patients are counting on the community to give blood and make a difference."

If you want to donate blood, LifeShare has locations in Shreveport and Bossier City. For center hours, to locate a convenient mobile blood drive, or to make a donation appointment, go to www.lifeshare.org or call the LifeShare location nearest you.

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