While lower blood supplies are common in the summer, officials say a drop in blood donors, combined with a jump in car accidents and traumas, has exacerbated the shortage.
LifeSource is encouraging donors of all blood types to donate, although they especially need type O-negative and O-positive blood. The company implemented extended hours at its 18 Chicagoland centers this week to accommodate more blood donors.
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