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March 14, 2026

Blood Assurance Reports Critical Need For Type O Blood Donations In Northwest Georgia

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Blood Assurance says several days of heavy hospital usage have pushed its supply of O-positive and O-negative blood to critical levels, while platelet supplies are also nearing critical status.

The organization says there is an emergency need for donors as soon as possible, especially those with Type O blood.

The need comes as the region moves into severe weather season, a time when trauma cases can rise and put even more pressure on local blood supplies. Blood Assurance says rebuilding the supply quickly is especially important to help meet patient needs.

Blood Assurance is the primary supplier of blood and blood products for Atrium Health Floyd and AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, and it also supplies Cartersville Medical Center. Donations made at Blood Assurance donor centers and blood drives in Rome and Cartersville help support local patients across the area.

Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible, although walk-ins are also being accepted.

To schedule a donation, visit Blood Assurance online, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777.

December 23, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Assurance Urges Rare Blood Type Donations After Trauma Cases Strain Supply in Northwest Georgia

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Blood Assurance says recent trauma cases have quickly tightened local blood supplies, prompting an urgent call for donors—especially those with O positive and other rare blood types—to help area hospitals meet lifesaving needs.

December 10, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

American Red Cross Urges Blood Donations Now to Keep Supply Steady Through the Holidays

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Time is critical for patients this December, and the American Red Cross is urging donors to make an appointment to give blood now to help keep the blood supply stable during the busy holiday season. The Red Cross says O positive, O negative, and B negative blood types are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.

December 7, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Assurance Issues Emergency Call for O-Positive Donors After Trauma Cases Strain Supply

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Blood Assurance is urging O-positive blood donors to give as soon as possible, citing an emergency need after a recent spike in trauma cases that required large amounts of O-positive units.