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American Red Cross in need of blood, platelet donations

A person donates blood. James Harrison of Australia (not pictured) is retiring after donating blood on a weekly basis for decades. (Photo by Joern Pollex/Getty Images)

Amid a “severe blood shortage,” the American Red Cross is urging people to consider donating blood and platelets.

During September and October, the Red Cross collected over 21,000 fewer blood and platelet donations than what hospitals needed, according to a news release.

Blood donors of all blood types -- especially type O -- and platelet donors are urged to make appointments to donate. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.

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According to the Red Cross, fewer blood drives in September and October, in addition to hurricanes Michael and Florence, contributed to the blood shortage.

Along with donors, volunteer blood drive hosts are also needed.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities (Nov. 13-Dec. 15):

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY

Carnegie

  • 11/13/2018: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Carlynton High School, 435 Kings Highway)

Pittsburgh

  • 11/13/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Chromalox, 103 Gamma Dr.
  • 11/19/2018: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Carnegie Mellon University University Center, 5000 Forbes Avenue
  • 11/30/2018: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., University of Pittsburgh William Pitt Union Bldg., 920 William Pitt Union

Warrendale

  • 11/27/2018: 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Keystone Summit Park, 4000 Ericsson Drive
  • 12/4/2018: 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Erie Insurance-Warrendale, 301 Commonwealth Drive
ARMSTRONG COUNTY

Kittanning

  • 11/24/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Masonic Lodge, Kittanning Masonic Temple, 11906 State Route 85
  • 12/6/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. Mary's Church, 361 N Jefferson Street
BEAVER COUNTY

Beaver

  • 11/21/2018: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Heritage Valley Beaver Education Center, 1000 Dutch Ridge Road
  • 11/28/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., American Red Cross, 133 Friendship Circle

Monaca

  • 12/10/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Monaca Turners, 1700 Old Brodhead Road

New Brighton

  • 11/23/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Lighthouse for the Blind, 720 3rd Avenue Rochester
  • 11/28/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Unionville United Methodist Church, 1297 Route 68
BUTLER COUNTY

Butler

  • 12/7/2018: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Butler VA, 353 North Duffy Road

Cranberry Township

  • 11/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Cranberry Elks Lodge, 20720 US 19
  • 11/26/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Rose E Schneider Family YMCA, 2001 Ehrman Rd

Mars

  • 11/23/2018: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Mars VFW, 331 Mars VAlencia Rd.
  • 12/14/2018: 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Mars High School, 520 Route 228
CLARION COUNTY

Clarion

  • 11/27/2018: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Gemmell Student Center, Wilson Avenue
  • 12/3/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Clarion American Legion, 530 E Main Street

Knox

  • 11/29/2018: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Keystone High School, 700 Beatty Ave

New Bethlehem

  • 11/16/2018: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Redbank Valley High School, 920 Broad Street

Rimersburg

  • 11/30/2018: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Union High School, 354 Baker Street
FAYETTE COUNTY

Brownsville

  • 11/19/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., First Christian Church, 512 Second Street

Connellsville

  • 11/30/2018: 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Highlands Hospital, 401 East Murphy Avenue

Farmington

  • 11/29/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Farmington Fire Hall, 119 Elliottsville Road
INDIANA COUNTY

Armagh

  • 11/14/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., United High School, 10780 Rte 56 HWY, PO Box 168

Clymer

  • 11/19/2018: 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., Penns Manor High School, 6003 RTE 553 Hwy

Homer City

  • 11/28/2018: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., Church of the Nazarene, 3513 US 119 HWY South

Indiana

  • 11/16/2018: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Indiana High School, 450 N Fifth St
  • 11/21/2018: 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 475 S. 13th St.
  • 11/23/2018: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Indiana Mall, 2334 Oakland Ave, Suite #3
  • 11/23/2018: 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Indiana Regional Medical Center, 835 Hospital Road, Box 788
  • 11/26/2018: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 398 Church Street

Plumville

  • 12/7/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Presbyterian Church of Plumville, 115 Indiana St, PO Box 422
LAWRENCE COUNTY

New Castle

  • 11/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Highland Presbyterian Church, 708 Highland Avenue
  • 11/16/2018: 1:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., Pearson Park, 100 Pearson Park
  • 12/12/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Highland Presbyterian Church, 708 Highland Avenue
MERCER COUNTY

Greenville

  • 11/27/2018: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Jerusalem Christian Church, 560 Donation Rd

Grove City

  • 12/4/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Grove City College, 100 Campus Drive

Hermitage

  • 11/15/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Rd
  • 12/6/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 3325 Morefield Rd

Mercer

  • 11/20/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., Mercer Methodist Church, 250 E Butler Street
WESTMORELAND COUNTY

Greensburg

  • 11/14/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Greensburg Blood Donation Center, 351 Harvey Avenue
  • 11/27/2018: 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Univ of Pittsburgh Smith Hall Lounge, 150 Finoli Dr
  • 11/28/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Greensburg Blood Donation Center, 351 Harvey Avenue
  • 12/12/2018: 12 p.m. - 6 p.m., Greensburg Blood Donation Center, 351 Harvey Avenue
  • 12/15/2018: 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 1182 Ashland St.

Hunker

  • 12/3/2018: 2:30 p.m. - 7 p.m., St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, 407 Constitution Ave, PO Box H Irwin
  • 11/15/2018: 1 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Community United Methodist Church, 3487 route 130

Latrobe

  • 11/28/2018: 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., St. Vincent College - Carey Hall Student Center, 300 Fraser Purchase Rd.

Ligonier

  • 12/12/2018: 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church, 300 W Main St

Scottdale

  • 11/21/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Christ United Methodist Church, 201 Market St

Vandergrift

  • 12/10/2018: 12 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Vandergrift Masonic Lodge # 617, 113 Washington Ave
 

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