PHOENIX -- Arizona's blood supply is in crisis. For minority patients, the shortage is even more severe.

Corina Chick sat in a reclined chair at a community blood drive at Cesar Chavez Library, her arm stretched out as a needle drew a pint of blood. A Red Cross nurse taped the clear plastic tubing in place while Chick, a registered nurse herself, explained why she had taken time from her day.

Vitalant announces northern Arizona blood drive locations for November

Vitalant has announced its blood drive locations for November, including options in Flagstaff, Winslow, Williams and Page.

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