Medical City Healthcare facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth will host nearly 30 blood drives May through July to help address seasonal shortages and prepare for the FIFA World Cup, according to an April 28 news release.
The details
In partnership with the American Red Cross North Texas Region and Carter BloodCare, Medical City Healthcare will hold drives at hospitals across the region.
Summer months typically bring a decline in blood donations due to vacations and school closures while trauma cases often increase around holidays and large events, according to the release. Officials said demand may rise further this year as North Texas prepares to host the World Cup from June 11-July 19.
“That support is especially critical this summer as we anticipate an influx of visitors and soccer fans and know blood supplies are often strained during the summer months,” said Linda Braddy, CEO of the American Red Cross North Texas Region.
The impact
Blood donations are critical during the summer months when supply declines due to school being out and people taking vacation. However, demand usually increases during this time from the holidays and large-scale events, according to the release.
“With more travelers expected in North Texas this summer, it’s especially important that we are prepared to meet the medical needs of visitors along with the people who call this community home,” Medical City Healthcare President Allen Harrison said.
According to the Red Cross, Type O blood and platelet donors are essential right now to meet the needs of hospitals.
Eligible donors must be at least 16 years old and meet donation requirements set by the Red Cross or Carter BloodCare, the release states. Residents can register for donation appointments through the Red Cross or Carter BloodCare.
Zooming in
There will be 28 blood drives coming up this summer in the region. Those locations, dates and times include:
- June 29
- 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- 609 Medical Center Drive, Decatur
Medical City Denton:
- May 26, June 19, July 24
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
- 3537 S. I-35 E, Denton
Medical City Fort Worth:
- June 22, July 1
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- 900 8th Ave., Fort Worth
Medical City Frisco:
- June 2, July 16
- 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 5575 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco
Medical City Heart & Spine:
- June 23
- 7 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 11970 N. Central Expressway, Dallas
Medical City Las Colinas:
- July 3
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- 6800 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving
Medical City Lewisville:
- May 22, June 12, July 10
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- 475 Elm St., Lewisville
Medical City McKinney:
- May 5, July 2
- 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., 9:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- 4510 Medical Center Drive, McKinney
Medical City North Hills:
- May 14, July 2
- 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- 4375 Booth Calloway Road, Ste. 202, North Richland Hills
Medical City Plano:
- May 8, July 1
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- 4001 W. 15th St., Plano
Medical City Weatherford:
- May 26, July 21
- 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- 713 E. Anderson St., Weatherford
