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Local platelet supply at dangerously low levels



LifeStream Blood Bank is appealing to the public for platelet donations due to the growing demand for blood products during the ongoing critical blood shortage.

“The community platelet supply has been at dangerously low levels for several months,”
said Dr. Rick Axelrod, LifeStream’s president, CEO and medical director. “To ensure transfusion
needs are met for cancer treatments, organ transplants and other vital surgical procedures, our
community must come forward and help. If everyone who is eligible would donate at least three
times a year, we could avoid this situation. We are asking healthy individuals to please donate
platelets now and consider becoming regular donors to help keep the local platelet supply at
sufficient levels.”

Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome at all LifeStream donor
centers and mobile blood drives. Donors must be at least 15 years of age (15 and 16-year-olds
require a signed parental consent form), weigh at least 115 pounds, present current photo ID
and be in good health.

LifeStream provides blood products and services to more than 80 Southern California
hospitals. To make an appointment and for a list of LifeStream donor center locations and
mobile blood drives, visit LStream.org or call 800-879-4484
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