Blood supply sees 30-year low and only four percent of blood donors are giving for fellow Texans 

Blood supply sees 30-year low and only four percent of blood donors are giving for fellow Texans 

East Trinity Masonic Lodge, Our Lady of The Lake Catholic Church urge eligible blood donors to give in August and every two months following 12352837 – blood guy asking you to donateROCKWALL, Texas (August 5, 2021) – Blood is essential and can’t be manufactured. If it could be, that would be necessary right now. Only […]

Christmas in July: Highland Meadows to host blood drive, community cook-out

Christmas in July: Highland Meadows to host blood drive, community cook-out

‘Tis the Season to Give Life ROCKWALL, TX (July 7, 2021) Highland Meadows Health & Rehab, a licensed skilled nursing facility in Rockwall that offers comprehensive rehabilitation services and long-term term care, will host a Community Blood Drive as part of their upcoming ‘Christmas in July’ event.The Carter Blood Care bloodmobile will be at their location, […]

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to host blood drive to replenish supply for hospital patients

JER Chilton YMCA at Rockwall to host blood drive to replenish supply for hospital patients

Donate blood for health and safety of mothers and newborn babies ROCKWALL, Texas (May 24, 2021) – A little-known reason why blood is required for hospital blood banks is complications during pregnancy, at childbirth, or post-delivery, leading to significant blood loss. Severe bleeding is one of the top five causes of pregnancy-related deaths1 in the […]

Blood donors urgently needed as supply is critical

Blood donors urgently needed as supply is critical

ROCKWALL, TX – Jan. 13, 2021 – Carter Bloodcare Centers are reporting that the need for blood supply is critical.  Please help share this message so that community and patient needs throughout the DFW area can be supported. DONORS NEEDED NOW  The local blood supply needs your immediate attention. We are asking eligible blood donors […]

Carter BloodCare seeks more donors as pandemic continues to cause blood supply shortage for hospitals

Carter BloodCare seeks more donors as pandemic continues to cause blood supply shortage for hospitals

ROCKWALL, TX – December 30, 2020 — As hospitals continue to do all in their power to manage the recent surge of COVID-19 cases, Carter BloodCare reports that the blood supply for North, Central and East Texas communities remains very limited. Carter BloodCare Vice President of Organizational Relations Moore said while the need for blood […]

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Rockwall YMCA steps up to host drive as blood center struggles to meet local patient needs

Grateful for good health? Give blood for others’ recovery ROCKWALL, Texas (November 6, 2020) – Thanksgiving might look different in 2020. The gatherings could be smaller, along with your turkey. But more than ever, it is time to be thankful for good health – especially in the midst of a pandemic. Whether we celebrate and […]

Rockwall Rotary to host Blood Drive to Honor Heroes during COVID-19

Rockwall Rotary to host Blood Drive to Honor Heroes during COVID-19

ROCKWALL, TX (August 12, 2020) Join the Rockwall Rotary Club to help alleviate the U.S. blood shortage during their Blood Drive to Honor Heroes During COVID-19 event, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 17 at the John D. Foster Memorial Rotary Hall (408 S. Goliad Street in Rockwall. Please register for a donation appointment […]

Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church to host drive, boost blood supply

Holy Trinity by the Lake Episcopal Church to host drive, boost blood supply

Carter BloodCare concerned about more frequent blood shortages (ROCKWALL, TX) – Each day, as many as 700 patients require blood transfusions. Critical shortages in the community blood supply in January meant that not all patients requiring a transfusion received it. While blood donors are registering to give in greater numbers now, the local blood provider, […]

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Carter BloodCare is grateful for donations: blood shares life, hope with others (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Giving thanks is a good way to start your day, especially if you enjoy excellent health. Carter BloodCare is thankful for the hundreds of members of our community that volunteer to give of themselves through blood donation, to […]

Home Care Assistance partners with Carter BloodCare to give back

BLOOD DRIVE 12:30pm – 4pm Friday, August 17 (ROCKWALL, TX – August 15, 2018) Home Care Assistance of Rockwall, a premier provider of in-home care, announced today that they are partnering with Carter Bloodcare to get blood donations from the community. The team will be hosting the blood drive from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. this […]