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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

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In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

Aug 12, 2026
35¼ minutes
48 MB

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood crisis in the U.S. as supplies fall to its lowest levels since the pandemic. The impacts of the blood shortage are being felt in emergency rooms and trauma care as hospitals are being forced to manage dwindling reserves. In the Loop hears from the head of the Illinois Red Cross and blood donation advocates about the impact of the blood crisis on hospitals, and what you can do to help. GUESTS: Kellie O’Connell, CEO of American Red Cross of Illinois Dr. Ashlesha Pat...

In the Loop with Sasha-Ann Simons

There’s A Blood Shortage In America

WBEZ Chicago

00:00 -35:12