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Hoxworth Blood Center Celebrating 70th Anniversary
Hoxworth Blood
Center, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, is
celebrating 70 years of saving lives. At least 350 volunteer blood
donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors are essential each day to
keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients.
Founded in 1938, we serve 29 hospitals in 17 counties in
Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.
Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local
donors.
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History of Hoxworth
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Special Events and
Promotions
January
30, 2008
Hoxworth
Receives Proclamation from City Council
January 14-19, 2008
$70
for 70 Years - gas card raffle
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Success Stories
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Erick Passalacqua
was born at just 25 weeks and
weighed just over one pound. He received
frequent blood transfusions throughout the first month of
his life. Today he's a happy, healthy, six-year-old and
loves attending elementary school.
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Jennifer Reckers was
diagnosed on January 18, 2002 with Acute Lymphocytic
Leukemia (ALL). She was hit so hard and so fast she almost
didn’t make it. She received platelets during the course of
her two years of treatment. Today, six-year-old Jennifer is
in the first grade and her favorite activity is dance class.
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Jasmine Fenton was only
two months old when her parents learned that she had Sickle
Cell Anemia. She experienced two strokes before age four.
Currently, Jasmine receives blood exchanges as a part of her
ongoing treatment. Thanks to the continued support of blood
donors Jasmine is a spunky and active seven-year-old.
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Megan Brankamp was
diagnosed with
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
just two days before her third birthday. She is now nine
years old and in February will celebrate four years with no
complications since she finished her treatment in 2004. Her
favorite activities include cheerleading and playing
softball.
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Become a blood
donor:
Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be at least 17 years old
and in good health. You must weigh at least 110 pounds and bring
identification to donate. It is recommended that donors eat a good
meal and drink plenty of water within four hours before donating.
Please call (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091 to schedule an
appointment to donate. Visit our
Donate Now
page to learn more.
Appointments are encouraged, but walk-in donors will be taken on a
first-come, first-served basis.
questions?
email us!
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Hoxworth Blood Center |
Member: America's
Blood Centers
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