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Medical City North Hills Hosts September Blood Drive

Morgan Roundy — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 02:00:00 Z

North Richland Hills Medical City North Hills is encouraging the community to donate blood to help boost a widespread shortage. The American Red Cross reports a critical need for blood donors.

Medical City North Hills is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Thursday, Sept. 4. The drive will take place at:

Medical City North Hills Medical Office Building

4375 Booth Calloway Road, Suite 202

11 a.m. 5 p.m.

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

Every blood type is needed, especially types O positive and O negative, as well as platelet donations. Donors can help several people with just one donation. Individuals who may rely on blood products include trauma victims, cancer and sickle cell patients, mothers giving birth and premature babies.

Potential blood donors may volunteer at age 16 with parental consent; 17-year-olds can give independently and there is no upper age limit for donors. 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, graduate medical education program and an internal medicine residency clinic.

Medical City North Hills is part of Medical City Healthcare.

Medical City North Hills Hosts Blood Drive to Address Holiday Need

Morgan Roundy — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 14:25:50 Z

North Richland Hills In partnership with the American Red Cross, Medical City North Hills is hosting a November blood drive with an extra focus on overcoming seasonal blood shortages. Each year, the American Red Cross reports a decline in donations during the holidays due to busy schedules, holiday travel and seasonal illnesses.

Details:

4375 Booth Calloway Road

Medical Office Building, Suite 202

North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Thursday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. 5 p.m.

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

Every two seconds, a person in the United States needs blood or platelets, Medical City North Hills CEO Spencer Turner says. Donating blood is an excellent way to make a positive impact in our community this holiday season.

Each unit of donated blood 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.

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.

Springtime Surge: Rise in Broken Bones as Exercise Enthusiasts Emerge

Morgan Roundy — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:27:39 Z

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.

Medical City North Hills Laboratory Receives Accreditation

Morgan Roundy — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:51:41 Z

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 CAPs 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.

Its 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 laboratorys 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.

New Weight Loss Options at Medical City North Hills

Morgan Roundy — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:55:52 Z

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.