ESCANABA — The UP Regional Blood Center is experiencing a severe blood shortage for all blood types. The UP Regional Blood Center has collection sites in Marquette, Hancock and Escanaba and is the primary supplier of blood to 13 U.P. hospitals. Please visit our Facebook page at UPRBC906 or website at https://www.uphealthsystem.com/regional-blood-center

The UP Regional Blood Center is the sole provider of blood products to 13 hospitals across the Upper Peninsula. For hours and scheduling call Marquette at 906-449-1450, Hancock at 906-483-1392, and Escanaba at 906-786-8420.