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Update: COVID Hospitalizations in Alabama, Blood Shortage

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According the Dr. Don Williamson, CEO of the Alabama Hospital Association, as of Wednesday there were only about 5 1/2% of ICU beds available statewide. As the Omicron variant continues to spread, hospitals are now seeing a staff shortage along with ICU beds. “In parts of the state, we actually had more patients needing ICU care than we had available…

LifeSouth Holding Blood Drives Throughout Area April 5-11

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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers will hold a series of blood drives throughout the area from April 5 through April 11.  During the “Spring In to Save Lives” event, blood donors will get a $10 e-gift card and a LifeSouth T-shirt. Here are the locations by date: April 5 – April 11 LifeSouth Community Blood Centers, Inc. Montgomery Region 4139 Carmichael…