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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 Hospital had half the preferred amount of O+ blood on their shelves; LIFELINE had no more to send them ...

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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 is no time. That’s why it’s so important that they already have it at the hospital. It doesn’t ...

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. The Jackson Center is located at 183 Sterling Farms Drive, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6...

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 donors can go to either to donate blood, plasma or platelets. The Jackson Center is located at 183 Ste...