A severe blood shortage continues to impact local hospitals in Rome and Northwest Georgia, with several blood types now at emergency levels. The situation has worsened since last week, and officials are urging the public to donate blood as soon as possible to prevent life-threatening delays in patient care.
Currently, there is only a half-day’s supply of blood remaining in local blood banks, putting patients in urgent need of transfusions at risk. The demand is particularly high for O-negative and other critical blood types.
In response, local blood donation centers are calling for increased participation from the community. “We are in dire need of donors to ensure our hospitals have the blood they need for patients,” said a representative from the blood bank. “Every donation can make a life-saving difference.”
Local blood donation centers in Rome and Cartersville are open daily to accept donations, and several blood drives are scheduled in the coming weeks to help alleviate the shortage.
Donation Locations and Hours:
- Rome Location:
168 Shorter Avenue Northwest
Rome, GA 30165
Phone: +1 706-235-9853
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. - Cartersville Location:
334 Cherokee Place
Cartersville, GA 30121
Phone: +1 770-334-3261
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Upcoming Blood Drives:
- Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center:
March 26, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
304 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, GA - Vista Metals Georgia:
March 31, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
800 Martin Luther King Dr., Adairsville, GA
With the urgency of the situation growing, the public is encouraged to take immediate action and donate blood. “If you’re able, please come out and donate—your blood could be the one that saves a life,” the blood bank representative emphasized.
For additional details or to schedule a donation, contact the nearest blood donation center or visit their website. Together, the community can help ensure that hospitals are prepared to care for those in need.
