Man struggles to get much needed blood transfusions as Lee Health faces shortage
LEE COUNTY, Fla. – William Alexander was recently diagnosed with bone marrow disease — an illness which has left him dependent on blood and platelet donations.
Alexander must receive blood and platelet transfusions multiple times a week, but a blood shortage across the Lee Health system has his wife Nicole urging the community to donate as soon as possible.
“There’s such a shortage that when the doctor orders him two units of blood, he cannot get two units because they have to ration it out,” Nicole said.
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