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Podcast: City Cast Chicago
Episode: Why Chicago Needs Your Blood
Description: Last month the American Red Cross announced a national blood shortage as supplies had dropped by 25% since August. But what exactly is a blood shortage and who is impacted the most when there isn’t adequate supply to go around? Host Jacoby Cochran stopped by the University of Chicago Blood Donation Center to get these questions answered and donate blood.  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter. Take Hey Chicago’s Best Chicago Candies PollFo...