KOSCIUSKO COUNTY — The American Red Cross is in emergency need of blood. The American Red Cross has issued an emergency call for eligible individuals to donate blood or platelets as soon as possible. “Blood and platelet donations are being sent to hospitals faster than donations are coming in. In fact, donations have fallen short …read more.

NORTHERN INDIANA — The American Red Cross urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give this winter. Eligible blood donors of all types are needed, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative. Blood is needed to respond to emergencies large and small, across the country every day. For Heather Von …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON Communications Manager, American Red Cross Throughout the summer months, the American Red Cross will participate in the statewide Fallen Officer Blood Drive Campaign. This is the ninth year the Red Cross will host blood drives across Indiana to honor fallen officers and raise awareness of the need for blood. Janice Starnes, whose …read more.

By VINCE ROBINSON American Red Cross The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to start a lifesaving habit by becoming a regular blood donor this year, starting with National Blood Donor Month in January. January is a challenging time for blood donations. Inclement weather can result in blood drive cancellations, and cold and flu …read more.

The South Bend Medical Foundation, which supplies blood to area blood banks, is critically low on type A negative and type O negative blood. Supplies are so low, especially for O negative, that they will not be able to provide blood to emergency rooms and trauma centers that need it. “Over the weekend we really …read more.