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North Richland Hills – In partnership with the American Red Cross, Medical City North Hills is hosting a September blood drive with an extra focus on overcoming the current emergency blood shortage. In July, the American Red Cross reported a decrease in the national blood supply of more than 25 percent.

Details:

4375 Booth Calloway Road

Medical Office Building, Suite 202

North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Thursday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Community members may sign up online to donate or call 1-800-RED-CROSS.

“The national blood shortage has reached a critical level,” Medical City North Hills Chief Nursing Officer Kevin Inderhees, MHA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC says. “The American Red Cross often sees a decline in blood donors during the summer, but the extreme heat we’ve experienced has exacerbated the challenge.”

Each unit of blood donated can help save up to three lives.

Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health, feeling well. People who present to give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. 

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North Richland Hills – To help boost low blood supplies,Medical City North Hills is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Thursday, May 16 from Noon – 5:00 p.m. The drive will take place at:

Medical City North Hills’ Medical Office Building/Day Surgery Entrance
4375 Booth Calloway Road, Suite 202
Take the elevators to the 2nd floor, Suite 202 is on the right
 

Community members may sign up to donate online or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

“Blood is a vital resource for numerous life-saving procedures,” says Mark S. Deno, CEO at Medical City North Hills. “Our dedication to caring like family extends beyond the walls of our facilities and into the communities where we live and work.”

Every blood type is needed, particularly type O, as well as platelet donations. Donors can help as many as three different people with just one donation. Individuals who may rely on blood products include trauma victims, cancer patients, mothers giving birth and premature babies.

Blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good general health. People give blood should eat a nourishing meal before donating and must bring a photo ID. To protect Red Cross staff and donors' health and safety, individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 must postpone their blood donation. Learn more about donor eligibility guidelines here.

About Medical City North Hills

Medical City North Hills is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.

Medical City North Hills is part of Medical City Healthcare.

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North Richland Hills – As weather warms and spring blossoms, Medical City North Hills emergency room physicians are seeing a notable increase in sprains, fractures and broken bones attributed to outdoor exercise activities, including rollerblading, skateboarding and cycling. The uptick is prompting ER and orthopedic professionals to issue cautionary advice.

“Fractures can happen at any time of year,” says Curtis H. Johnson, MD, medical director of emergency services at Medical City North Hills. “A combination of extended periods of inactivity during colder winter months and suddenly beginning to exercise without preparation has resulted in an increase of musculoskeletal injuries.”

According to medical experts at Medical City North Hills, the body needs time to adjust to increased levels of activity, particularly after being sedentary. Starting intense workouts without proper conditioning can put undue stress on muscles and bones, increasing the risk of injury.

To lessen the risk of injury, medical experts recommend:

  • Gradual progression of exercise: start with low intensity and increase intensity and duration over time
  • Proper warm-up: This can help prepare muscles and joints for activity
  • Cross-training: A variety of activities can prevent overuse injuries while promoting overall fitness
  • Rest and recovery: After a workout and between workouts
  • Safety gear: Utilize appropriate safety equipment such as helmets, padding, and supportive footwear

Physical condition, age and other factors may also affect susceptibility to fracture. Symptoms of fractures include:

  • Limb or joint that is visibility misshapen or out of place
  • Swelling, bruising or bleeding
  • Intense pain
  • Numbness and tingling
  • Broken skin with bone protruding
  • Limited mobility, or inability to move or put weight on the injured area

Medical City North Hills medical experts recommend seeking medical attention for suspected fractures. Learn more about services at Medical City North Hills here.

About Medical City North Hills

Medical City North Hills is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.

Medical City North Hills is part of Medical City Healthcare.

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North Richland Hills – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to Medical City North Hills based on the results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Medical City North Hills was advised of this global recognition and congratulated for the excellence of the services being provided. The Medical City North Hills laboratory is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.

“It’s an honor for our laboratory to be recognized for their commitment to the care and improvement of human life,” Medical City North Hills CEO Mark Deno says. “This accreditation further supports that our patients and loved ones are receiving the high-quality, safe care they deserve.”

During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure a high standard of care for all laboratory patients, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs, records and overall management. These reviews help verify activities and reflect best practices.

With over 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence, achieve diagnostic confidence, and ensure the best patient care.

About Medical City North Hills

Medical City North Hills is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, a full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology, graduate medical education and an internal medicine residency clinic.

Medical City North Hills is part of Medical City Healthcare.

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North Richland Hills – New surgical weight loss options at Medical City North Hills will make reaching healthy weight loss goals more attainable for patients in 2024. 

 Expert surgeons at The Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Medical City North Hills offer a full range of weight loss surgeries based on individual patient needs, including:

  • Gastric bypass
  • Sleeve gastrectomy
  • Duodenal switch
  • Gastric banding

 “Weight loss surgery can result in improved health and better quality of life,” says Mark Deno, CEO at Medical City North Hills. “Continually enhancing services such as bariatric surgery is why  our community turns to us as the destination of choice in North Richland Hills, northeast Tarrant County and beyond.”

 The Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Medical City North Hills incorporates medical, nutritional, psychological and surgical components to help aid in weight loss. The multidisciplinary team performs an evaluation before surgery and provides follow-up treatment to help make sustainable changes in weight loss. Maximum weight loss is typically achieved in 18 months.

 There are many health benefits of bariatric surgery including:

  • Reduced cancer risk
  • Improvements in reflux and heartburn
  • Lower blood pressure
  • Better mental health
  • Reduced cholesterol

 Learn more about bariatric surgical options here.

 About Medical City North Hills

Medical City North Hills is a 164-bed, acute care hospital located in North Richland Hills, Texas. With a medical team of more than 500 physicians, Medical City North Hills offers a broad range of services including a Level III Trauma Center, full range of cardiovascular services, comprehensive orthopedic and spine programs, neurology program, a graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.

 Medical City North Hills is part of Medical City Healthcare.

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