Carter BloodCare is a founding member of the Blood Emergency Readiness Corps (BERC). BERC is a group of seven U.S. blood centers across five states, united in being prepared for unexpected disasters or large-scale emergencies that require blood. Who are BERC’s seven founding blood centers? Carter BloodCare (headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area) CentralRead more

Texas patients, including those with sickle cell disease, are in urgent need of blood    Blood is a necessity for all people at all times. During the ongoing nationwide blood supply shortage, the need for this vital resource is urgent, especially for those living with sickle cell disease (SCD), a genetic blood disorder. This month,Read more

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Carter BloodCare is honoring those living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) by raising awareness and amplifying their stories. What is Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)? Also known as sickle cell anemia, SCD is a group of inherited red blood cell disorders that causes the red blood cells toRead more

A double red cell donation is a safe, efficient way to collect two units of red blood cells in one visit. Here’s why you should consider making your next donation a double red: Why are red blood cells so important? Red cells carry hemoglobin, an iron-rich protein that makes it possible for blood to transportRead more

Carter BloodCare is Back at Six Flags Fright Fest! All monsters, ghosts, and vampires are invited to give blood with Carter BloodCare at Fright Fest. This year, Six Flags is hosting a spook-tacular blood drive on September 16, from 3pm– 9pm, to get people in the spirit of Halloween. Get the sleeves scared off of you, andRead more

This article is part of a regular series highlighting each of Carter BloodCare’s donor centers, their teams and their commitment to serving communities by fulfilling the mission to save lives by making transfusion possible. Donating in Rockwall is a family affair First donor center designed with social distancing in mind welcomes local families Starting aRead more

A first responder shares his first-hand reason for why donating blood often and regularly is key to a prepared blood supply.   It was 2009 and Police Officer Michael Johnson was working ‘deep nights’. He pulled over a motorist to inform the driver one of the vehicle’s head lamps was out. Officer Johnson was standingRead more

Rangers drive home the need for blood with pre-Labor Day event Sept. 2 – 4 The Texas Rangers are teaming up with Carter BloodCare to go to bat for Texans in need of lifesaving blood transfusions. The Rangers will host a three-day blood drive from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Thursday, Sept. 2, throughRead more

Carter BloodCare Welcomes Frost Friends & Family Together, the community and Carter BloodCare make it possible to save lives. Blood cannot be manufactured in a lab. It only comes from altruistic individuals who care about helping others. Hospitals have 600 to 800 patients a day that require transfusions, and at least 1,000 donors a dayRead more