Blood Shortage Crisis in Central Iowa | Des Moines News

The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm: the nation is in a critical blood shortage, with hospitals struggling to meet patient needs. In central Iowa, you can help at LifeServe Blood Center, the Red Cross Des Moines hub, or ImpactLife in Ottumwa. Donating whole blood takes just 15 minutes, but specialized components like O positive and B negative are urgently needed. The Red Cross is sweetening the deal — Fandango tickets for July donations, $20 Amazon cards in August. Just eat, hydrate, and rest after giving — your life-saving gift matters now more than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fc0fb72539b132c8