Recent winter storms have had a severe impact on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during the ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to make a blood or platelet donation appointment as soon as possible.More than 500 blood drives have been canceled since January 1, causing more than 20,000 blood and platelet donations to go uncollected. Across the northern Ohio regi...

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