CBCO Says O Negative Blood Donations Are Needed Immediately

KSMU | By Michele Skalicky

Published December 5, 2019 at 10:40 AM CST

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks has issued a critical appeal for type O negative blood donors.

According to the CBCO, current Type O negative reserves are at critical levels. Less than a one-day reserve is currently available, and the blood bank strives to maintain a three-day supply of blood to be ready for emergencies.

Type O negative is a universal blood type—meaning, anyone can receive it, but those with type O negative can only receive that kind. About six percent of the population has O negative blood.

Information about where to donate blood is at cbco.org.

The CBCO is the exclusive provider of blood products to more than 40 area hospitals.

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Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.

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