South Texas is in need of blood donations as the region has hit a critical shortage level. The supply of type-O blood is down to less than a day.
“Platelets are one of the major components of your blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding. More than 34% of the blood supply including platelets is used by patients battling cancer and other blood diseases.
Cancer patients may need platelets due to anemia, low blood counts from treatments or blood loss during surgery. They are also essential for people who are suffering chronic diseases, receiving a transplant, undergoing surgeries, or have traumatic injuries,” Ruiz said.The Center for Health Care Services,215 N. Saba St.
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