American Red Cross Sounds Alarm on National Blood Supply Crisis The American Red Cross has warned of a national blood supply crisis that threatens hospital care and puts patients' lives at risk.
The nonprofit organization has been sounding the alarm for months, but the problem persists with no clear solution in sight.
Understanding the Crisis: America's Blood Supply Shortfall Demand for blood has outpaced supply in recent years, resulting in a national shortfall of 10% to 15%.