Concerns about this summer's blood supply have become nationwide.

        And that means Tristate residents need to do more to take care of local demand than ever before, say officials with Hoxworth Blood Center.

        Nearly half the blood banks run by the American Red Cross and a third of those affiliated with America's Blood Centers are suffering shortages. Some parts of the country are down to less than a one-day supply.

        All eligible donors are urged to give blood before the July 4 holiday and then commit to giving every two months, according to an appeal issued Tuesday by the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB), America's Blood Centers (ABC), the American Red Cross, the American Hospital Association and the American Public Health Association.

        Hoxworth will open several of its neighborhood centers two hours early today and Thursday. Also on Thursday, downtown workers can join a blood drive running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency.

        For information, call Hoxworth at (513) 451-0910.

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