The blood supply in west Kentucky and Tennessee has dropped to less than a 24-hour supply, with even lower levels of blood types O+, O-, A- and B-. Such low levels of blood are causing concern for American Red Cross officials.
“Right now the supply of blood is at such a low level that we’re not able to send hospitals everything they’re requesting,” said Steve Beeler, CEO of the Tennessee Valley Region of American Red Cross Blood Services. “We need people eligible to give blood to do so as soon as possible.”
To Give Blood
The Paducah, KY Donor Center located at 4635 Falconcrest Drive is extending hours:
Friday, July 11 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 12 – 8 a.m. to 12 noon
Monday, July 14 – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
