# Blood Shortage Hits Hard This Summer | Seattle News

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Podcast: [Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463302)
Published: 2026-07-18T07:10:03+00:00
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## Resource

Washington State’s health department is sounding the alarm: now’s the time to donate blood, because one pint can save up to three lives. With summer’s “one hundred deadliest days” hitting hard — from Memorial Day to Labor Day — hospitals in the Northwest are scrambling. Bloodworks Northwest needs over 1,000 donors daily, but donations are plummeting as people hit the road or get busy. The American Red Cross is sounding a national alert too — hospitals everywhere are running low. Trauma, surgeries, cancer treatments — they all depend on a steady blood supply. If you’re eligible, it’s a simple, life-saving act. Check Bloodworks Northwest, the Red Cross, or Vitalant to schedule your donation — your next act of kindness could be a lifesaver. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f552cfedce423f76

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