Severe shortage alert: Healthy blood donors critically needed

From Carla Jenewein

Chinook Red Cross blood drive coordinator

Right now, blood donations are leaving the shelves faster than they're coming in. That means patients are at risk for delayed surgeries or treatment. Please hurry to book your next appointment.

The Chinook community will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross Tuesday, July 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at Wallner Hall, 330 Ohio, behind the Methodist Church, the door is facing Fourth Street.

The Red Cross highly recommends appointments, however walk-in donors are welcome. There will be additional Red Cross s...