Carter Blood Drive searching for COVID-19 patients

Carter Blood Drive is searching for citizens who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus to assist in saving a life.

Plasma collected from recently recovered COVID 19 patients can provide hope to those currently hospitalized. Transfusions of convalescent plasma are being used to treat COVID 19.

To be eligible to donate convalescent plasma, an individual must:

Have a complete resolution of COVID-19 symptoms for 14 days

Meet the regular blood donation guidelines

Citizens are asked to consider this additional way to positively affect change for patients and help our community stay prepared for potential surges in the virus.

If citizens are interested and are recovered and want to donate, please contact:

Chris Curtis, chris.curtis@smhtx.com

Call/text 800-366-2834

To honor social distancing, please make an appointment, complete the donor questionnaire online using QuickScreen, and plan on bringing/wearing a mask.