Red Cross of Utah encourages platelet donations amid national shortage

What happened

The Red Cross of Utah is encouraging platelet donations due to a national shortage, emphasizing the critical need for donors and the importance of platelets in treating patients with cancer, post-surgery recovery, and severe injuries.

Timeline

1. Sep 29, 6:44 AM Utah Policy Red Cross of Utah encourages platelet donations amid national shortage
2. Sep 29, 2:35 PM ABC4 (YouTube) Red Cross of Utah encourages donations amid national platelet shortage

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