ROCKWALL, TX (June 18, 2021) As vaccines continue to roll out to help stem the number of positive COVID cases, there’s one vital resource that remains scarce across the country. Carter BloodCare reports the need for blood has reached critical levels – especially for type O and B – around the nation and right here […]
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 […]
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, 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 […]
Try blood donation for 2018 life-changing habit (ROYSE CITY, TX – Jan. 5, 2018) Less than four percent of eligible donors give blood, according to Carter BloodCare. In the winter months, it is especially challenging to encourage folks to take time for blood donation. And the request for blood products by hospitals, for their patients, does […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – November 8, 2017) As the season of giving rolls around, Carter BloodCare invites all to give blood and save lives during the Rockwall Community Blood Drive at Lake Pointe Church on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mike Larriviere, the primary coordinator for the community blood drive, said they […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — August 3, 2017) Of all seasons, summer tends to be the one when blood donations take a dip, and not the kind that cools you off when temperatures are in the triple digits. Summer is the single most difficult season for Carter BloodCare to recruit blood donors. And the blood transfusions required […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – June 23, 2017) Life is a gift – no matter how long it is. The gift of blood can add extra life moments when days, minutes and even seconds count. Giving blood is an extraordinary thing that ordinary people can do for each other. A wide array of Texans could receive blood […]
Carter Blood Care will be at the BTA Self Storage Rockwall location from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, December 22. Come by to donate blood and save a life. BTA Self Storage is located at 4422 Highway 276 in Rockwall, 75032. To submit your good news and events, email .