Tuesday, January 27, 2026
BJC HealthCare Encourages Blood Donation During National Blood Donor Month as Supplies Reach Critica
January is National Blood Donor Month, and BJC HealthCare is encouraging community members to consider donating blood as national supplies reach critical levels. According to the American Red Cross, the country is currently experiencing a severe blood shortage, particularly for Type O, A negative, and B negative blood. Winter weather, seasonal illnesses, and holiday disruptions have significantly reduced donations, causing blood inventories to fall to emergency levels and placing patients at risk. Blood
