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Walmart, Austin Avenue United Methodist Church, Greater Waco Early Education Center invite community to give at lifesaving blood drives
WACO, Texas (October 23, 2018) – The marvels of modern medicine include the ability to transfuse living tissue – blood – from one person to another. Volunteer blood donors, like those in Waco make it possible to treat acute disease, chronic conditions, even cancers. That is a reason to give countless thanks. Carter BloodCare delivers transfusion services for north, central and east Texas hospitals, for patients that number in the hundreds, daily. Treatments, such as chemotherapy, are heavily supported with blood or platelets “at the ready.” Additionally, the life-saving capabilities are not possible without 1,000 volunteers giving blood every day
Trinity Valley Community College, Athens Christian Prep Academy, UT Health invite community to give at lifesaving blood drives
ATHENS, Texas (October 26, 2018) – The marvels of modern medicine include the ability to transfuse living tissue – blood – from one person to another. Volunteer blood donors, like those in Athens make it possible to treat acute disease, chronic conditions, even cancers. That is a reason to give countless thanks. Carter BloodCare delivers transfusion services for north, central and east Texas hospitals, for patients that number in the hundreds, daily. Treatments, such as chemotherapy, are heavily supported with blood or platelets “at the ready.” Additionally, the life-saving capabilities are not possible without 1,000 volunteers giving blood every day.
There is no substitute for human blood. And when a patient’s life is on the line, blood must be ready with only a moment’s notice.
19th Annual Red, White and Blue Festival invites community to give at lifesaving blood drive
BULLARD, Texas (October 26, 2018) – The marvels of modern medicine include the ability to transfuse living tissue – blood – from one person to another. Volunteer blood donors, like those in Bullard make it possible to treat acute disease, chronic conditions, even cancers. That is a reason to give countless thanks. Carter BloodCare delivers transfusion services for north, central and east Texas hospitals, for patients that number in the hundreds, daily. Treatments, such as chemotherapy, are heavily supported with blood or platelets “at the ready.” Additionally, the life-saving capabilities are not possible without 1,000 volunteers giving blood every day.
Offer these October treats: lifesaving gifts of blood donation
GRANBURY, Texas (September 28, 2017) – October brings out the pranks and parties, in addition to the vampire jokes directed at blood-collections staff with Carter BloodCare. While it is all intended for fun, some blood donors do feel uneasy anticipating the needle sticks. One suggestion for those donors is to consider the person who might receive your donated gift of blood.
Tarrant County gears up for second annual Big Give
FORT WORTH, Texas (February 7, 2017) – In Tarrant County, you either “go big or go home.” The second annual ‘Big Give’ is coming to Tarrant County this week. And if the event is half as successful as the 2016 Big Give, it will strengthen the community blood supply in a big way.
Community blood supply has reached critical level
DALLAS/FORT WORTH, Texas (Jan. 3, 2017) – Carter BloodCare is asking for the greater community’s help as the blood supply in a 56-county area has reached a level of urgent need. Volunteer blood donations are a critical link to help prevent disruptions in patient care at hospitals.
Statement From Carter BloodCare Concerning Zika Virus
Carter BloodCare is closely monitoring the fluid developments in the state of Florida, concerning the Zika virus. Our staff receives daily updates on newly announced Zika-risk areas. Added to the list now, are Broward and Miami-Dade counties in Florida. This is part of the pre-donation screening process.
Blood products delivered for Fort Hood shooting response
KILLEEN, Texas (Apr. 2, 2014) – As of 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time, Carter BloodCare reports that area hospitals requested specific blood products to support their care of the injured from the Fort Hood shooting. Several people died and others were injured during a shooting early this evening.
Inclement weather hampers blood collections
DALLAS/FORT WORTH/WACO/TYLER, Texas (Dec. 6, 2013) – Due to extremely icy conditions throughout much of north and central Texas, Carter BloodCare has closed all blood donation centers in those areas and cancelled all community blood drives.
Carter BloodCare calling on East Texans
TYLER/LONGVIEW/MARSHALL, Texas (Dec. 6, 2013) – East Texas roadways appear to be more clear than most today and that is why Carter BloodCare is counting on residents to help out with blood collections.