SHREVEPORT (PRESS RELEASE) – The blood supply has reached a critically low level as of Friday, January 4, and there’s an immediate need for all blood types.
During the holiday season, blood collections numbers drop significantly and the need for blood often increases. Recent reports reflect the patient use of blood supply has exceeded blood donations, which has resulted in a one day or less supply for nearly all blood types and components.
Blood donors are urged to take 20-30 minutes out of their day and donate blood at a local center or mobile drive.
The center locations are:
- Alexandria
2051 North Mall Drive
Alexandria, LA 71301
318-445-7439
800-256-7439 - Baton Rouge
3849 North Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
225-383-7728
866-543-3296 - Beaumont
4305 Laurel Avenue
Beaumont, TX 77707
409-838-5289
800-256-5289 - Bossier City
1523 Doctors Drive
Bossier City, LA 71111
318-742-4636
877-256-4115 - Lake Charles
214 Dr. Michael DeBakey Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
337-436-4932
800-256-4932 - Monroe
2909 Kilpatrick Boulevard
Monroe, LA 71201
318-322-4445
800-256-4445 - Shreveport
8910 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
318-673-1471
800-256-4483 - Texarkana
1321 College Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503
903-794-3173
800-264-5456
Mobile drives can be found here.
Patients undergoing cancer treatment are the largest users of donated blood, in which case, blood is vital to sustain the patient’s life. Others may need a blood transfusion as a result of a blood disorder, surgery, sickle cell anemia, complications during childbirth, or a trauma accident.
Blood donations are provided to those in need. Approximately one in seven people entering a hospital require a blood transfusion. When people make regular blood donations, it ensures the blood supply is kept at a safe level, and the blood bank is able to supply local
hospitals with the needed blood components. “There is no substitute for blood. That’s why we urge the public to donate before levels are critical.” says Tenille T. Terry, spokesperson for LifeShare Blood centers.
