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NJ Blood Emergency Extended: Historic Winter Storm Wipes Out 2,000 Life-Saving Donations

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Blood Type O Negative Shortage

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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey and New York are facing a critical healthcare crisis after a historic winter storm brought blood donation efforts to a grinding halt. The New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) and New York Blood Center (NYBC) have officially extended their “Blood Emergency Appeal” for an additional two weeks as inventories plummet to dangerous levels.

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New Jersey Declares Urgent Blood Emergency: Supply Hits Critical 2-Day Low

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New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS) has officially declared a blood emergency, issuing a desperate plea for donors as the state’s blood supply plummets to a dangerous two-day level

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Trenton NJ, A perfect storm of holiday travel, a “very high” flu season, and relentless winter weather has wiped out more than 10,000 expected donations in recent weeks—leaving 200 hospitals across the tri-state area in a vulnerable position.

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Life-Saving Legacy: Multi-County Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive Answers Urgent Call

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Google Discover Headline: A Son’s Tribute: How the Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive is Fueling NJ Hospitals

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Honoring a Hero with Every Donation

Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey Blood Services has announced an important initiative: a multi-county Gary Letizia Memorial Blood Drive. This series of events is more than just a donation drive—it’s a powerful tribute and a critical source of life-saving blood for hospitals across the state.

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Village of Ridgewood Residents and Employees Donate Blood

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photo courtesy of Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, on February 28th ,the Ridgewood Department of Health is partnered with New Jersey Blood Services to host a blood drive  from noon to 6:00 p.m. at the Anne Zusy Youth Lounge in Village Hall.

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