WBBJ TV
May 25, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. LIFELINE Blood Services and West Tennessee Healthcare are asking for your help as the blood supply in the region remains critically low.
On Monday, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital had half of their preferred amount of O-positive blood, and LIFELINE Blood Services had none they could send, according to a news release.
LIFELINE says they could only find six units available to import from another blood center.
The shortage is a national issue, which also hinders LIFELINE’s ability to import blood from other centers’ supplies, the release says.
The use of blood across West Tennessee has also increased, with hospitals using 721 more units of blood than used this time last year, and 308 more units in April than were used in April 2020, the release says.
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
JACKSON, TN (May 25, 2021): LIFELINE Blood Services and West Tennessee Healthcare announced today that West Tennessees 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 choiceour 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 Hospital had half the preferred amount of O+ blood on their shelves; LIFELINE had no more to send them and was only able to find six units to import in from another blood center.
Monday, May 24, 2021
Special to the State Gazette
Jackson, Tennessee West Tennessee Healthcare will be hosting two COVID-19 vaccination events on Wednesday, May 26, and Wednesday, June 2, 2021, from 4 until 8:30 p.m. at the J. Walter Barnes Auditorium at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital located at 620 Skyline Drive in Jackson, TN.
Vaccinations will be given through appointment only. Eligible individuals must be at least 12 years of age and older. Anyone who is younger than the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who will also need to sign a consent form. Recipients may schedule an appointment online at https://westtennessee.quickbase.com/db/bq9h662w6.
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WBBJ TV
May 3, 2021
JACKSON, Tenn. Jackson-Madison County General Hospital announced plans on Monday to relax visitation policies beginning Monday, May 3.
According to a news release, the revised visitation policy is due to declining volumes of hospitalizations and the increase in vaccinated individuals in the community.
Visitation policies at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital will now include:
Two visitors for non-COVID-19 patients in most areas.
Visitors must be 16-years-old or older.
COVID-19 patients may not have visitors
All visitors will still go through screening processes upon entry. Masks will continue to be required.
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