Blood Availability
The safety and availability of the blood supply is the top priority of the American Red Cross.
Modern medicine could not be practiced without safe, available blood. Blood has become a cornerstone of medicine needed for everything from organ transplants to routine surgeries.
Basic Availability Facts
Blood Usage Facts
Red Cross Statements and Policy
Red Cross Testifies Before HHS Advisory Committee, January 31, 2002
Testimony at vCJD, Donor Deferral to FDA Committee, June 28, 2001
Articles/News Releases
Red Cross on Guard to Help New York City Avoid Blood Crisis
Patient Stories
Critical Need for Blood: Patients Throughout the Country
