State Rallies To Create Blood Donation Day; Shortages Reported Nationwide

BERLIN – Maryland has established its own Blood Donation Day as national shortages reach dangerous levels.

The state has taken its lead from Dr. Daliah Wachs, a radio personality, professor and physician who has worked with the American Red Cross, United Blood Service and blood banks to create a National Blood Donation Week from Sept. 4 to Sept. 10.

Gov. Larry Hogan, along with 22 other states, has drafted a proclamation to encourage donation events and drives that coincide with National Blood Donation Week.

Maryland’s Blood Donation Day will take place Sept. 10.

As summer comes to a close, there is a shortage of school blood drives and donations. Yet trauma cases, disasters, cancer and other needs for blood continue to deplete medical center and hospital inventories, according to the National Blood Donation Week website.

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