Health officials say there is an urgent need for blood donors to help those living with sickle cell disease.

Blood donations in Indiana have dwindled due to busy holiday schedules, COVID-19 challenges, and winter weather.

The Indiana Blood Center needs more than 550 blood donations a day to have ample stock.

Families of some Johnson County children diagnosed with rare forms of cancer have partnered with the American Red Cross for a special Kids Kicking Cancer blood drive Saturday, Dec. 15.

There's less than a two-day supply of O-negative and O-positive blood statewide.

Hurricane Irma forced the cancellation of dozens of Red Cross blood drives in Texas and Florida. That's why blood drives are ongoing in other states, like Indiana.

The Indiana Blood Center expected to see more than 2,000 people at the annual Bleed Blue Blood Drive last weekend, but winter weather impacted roads and the turnout.

All blood donated in the United States must now be tested for the Zika virus. Previously, Indiana blood donors have been screened through a questionnaire.

The mass shooting last month at an Orlando, Florida night club sparked blood drives nationwide as people looked for ways to help.

Thousands of Hoosiers donated blood on World Donation Day Tuesday, many of them in support of the Orlando victims.