Mississippi faces critical blood shortage amid summer slump

Date:2025-08-02 09:56:34 Category:US Views:3 Comment:0

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Summer time brings warmth and fun for many, but blood donation shortages also rise at this time.

The Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) has put out an urgent request for blood donations in Mississippi, citing a critical blood shortage for the request.

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Blood donations tend to falter during the summer months, while the need for donations remains steady. According to America’s Blood Centers, patients require a blood transfusion every two seconds with more than 42,000 units of red blood cells, platelets, and plasma are used by patients every day.

Those who look to donate should be sure to bring a valid photo ID, eat a balanced meal within four hours, and stay well-hydrated before and after your donation. They accept walk ins, and will be hosting upcoming drives at these locations:

DATE	LOCATION	CITY	START	END
Aug. 2	Zenergy Nutrition	Jackson	8 A.M.	12 P.M.
Aug. 3	Home Depot	Madison	12 P.M.	4 P.M.
Aug. 3	Piggly Wiggly	Sebastopol	12 P.M.	4 P.M.
Aug. 4	360 Nutrition	Morton	11:30 A.M.	3:30 P.M.
Aug. 6	Walmart	Philadelphia	2 P.M.	6 P.M.
Aug. 7	Bank of Yazoo Crossgates	Pearl	11 A.M.	3 P.M.
Aug. 7	5th Squad Blood Drive at Army National Guard	Flowood	12 P.M.	4 P.M.
Aug. 9	Walmart Carthage	Carthage	10 A.M.	2 P.M.
Aug. 10	Saint Joseph Catholic Church	Madison	8 A.M.	1 P.M.
Aug. 11	Baptist Healthplex	Clinton	2 P.M.	6 P.M.