Because of a sharp decline in blood donations during the Fourth of July week, the Las Vegas Valley is facing a severe blood shortage. “The supply of type O blood — the most needed blood type — has recently dropped to an 18-month low,” according to a news release from Vitalant. The heat, holiday and summer vacations make the Fourth of July a slow time for blood donations.
Vitalant is asking all donors, especially those with type O blood, to make an appointment now to give in the coming days and weeks. The donation center at 6930 W. Charleston Blvd.
is open seven days a week with varying hours. You can go here to make an appointment online. Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.
com ..
