WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Dick Durbin issued the following press release:
SPRINGFIELD-U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today visited the ImpactLife Blood Center to discuss the importance of addressing the nation's blood product supply shortage and thank the medical officials and donors who are working to maintain adequate supplies. Durbin was joined by officials from ImpactLife and Memorial Health.
"The American Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis in the U.S. last month for just the second time ever, which has impacted patients' ability to be treated for illnesses or undergo surgery," Durbin said. "Timely access to blood can be the difference between life and death, especially in a medical emergency. I want t...