State officials said there is a critical need for blood donation in Louisiana right now due to supply disruptions caused by last week’s winter storms.
State Health Officer Dr. Joe Kanter said donating blood is quick and easy to do. You can call 2-1-1 to be directed to a donation center near you.
“I would like to ask everyone out there if they would consider donating blood, and if you have type O blood I’ll ask you twice,” said Kanter.
Edwards asked if you have a regularly scheduled blood donation appointment to move it up to today or this weekend.
“It is safe, there is nothing dangerous about giving blood right now,” said Edwards.
Edwards said this appeal comes directly from the state’s hospitals.
“I speak with doctors quite frequently all around the state and a number of them have mentioned to me this week that the situation on blood is serious,” said Edwards.
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