MISSOULA, Mont., July 13, 2026 — The American Red Cross is declaring a national emergency blood shortage as blood supplies around the country fell nearly 25% in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay. The shortage is especially serious for types O positive and B negative blood.
Nationwide, a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created a growing gap between supply and patient need. On top of that, busy schedules and the seasonal loss of school blood drives are driving the decline which could put patient...