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Tuesday, May 25, 2021 JACKSON, TN (May 25, 2021): -- LIFELINE Blood Services and West Tennessee Healthcare announced today that West Tennessee’s blood supply is again at critically low levels. “I realize that we have issued more critical appeals in the last fifteen months than ever before, but we have no other choice—our blood supply really is that low,” said Caitlin Roach, Marketing Manager with LIFELINE. To illustrate the severity of the issue, on Monday Jackson-Madison County General Hos...

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WBBJ TV April 20, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services is facing some of their worst blood shortages of the past few years. Representatives say they are running far below the usual amount of blood they keep in stock. As of Tuesday morning, all blood type reserves were in the single digits. The organization is asking for West Tennesseans to donate to bring their supplies back up in case of an emergency. “That requires more time, and sometimes in the case of a major accident, there i...

WBBJ TV February 22, 2021 “Our blood supply has reached critically low levels,” said LIFELINE Marketing Manager Caitlin Roach. Due to the road conditions, LIFELINE had to cancel 14 mobile blood drives and close their Dyersburg Center for several days. Now, LIFELINE says if there were to be any kind of trauma at area hospitals, there would not be enough blood available for the patient. LIFELINE Blood Services has two fixed locations where residents can donate blood, plasma, and platelets. Th...

WBBJ TV February 17, 2021 LIFELINE says blood levels are dangerously low across the area. “Our blood supply has reached critically low levels,” said Caitlin Roach, Marketing Manager with LIFELINE. “We have had to cancel 14 mobile drives across our area this week. We are asking that anyone who can safely come in and donate to come by our center. Patients in West Tennessee will not have blood without your help.” LIFELINE is continuing to operate its Dyersburg and Jackson locations, and do...

At an event to honor the victims of serious crimes, John Fetty stood inside the Anne Arundel County Circuit Courthouse with his hands clasped as he listened to how his childhood was wracked with loss and hardship.

JACKSON, Tenn. — The results are in from the competition among first responders in a battle of donating blood. The 2021 “Battle of the Badges” ended Tuesday with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office winning. A total of 240 blood donations were received, but those who did not make their donation goal received a pie in the face. “When a moment...

WBBJ TV January 7, 2021 JACKSON, Tenn. — LIFELINE Blood Services in Jackson is in need of more locations to host mobile blood drives across West Tennessee. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LIFELINE has not been able to host mobile blood drives at their usual locations. This has caused a major problem for blood supply since early last year. Organizers are now asking local businesses and industries to help schedule blood drives at their locations with COVID-19 precautions. Marketing Manager Caitli...