Hoxworth Fort Thomas
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is making changes in its donor recruitment operations in Campbell County, Kentucky, to increase visibility, donor convenience and blood donations.
Hoxworth closed the blood donor center at 90 Alexandria Pike, Ft. Thomas/Southgate on Feb. 24. This location simply did not provide the results needed and a change was necessary, said Hoxworth spokesperson Alecia Lipton. Instead, Hoxworth will have a community blood drive each Wednesday at two alternating Kroger stores along the I-471/Rt. 27 corridor.
The goal is to make blood donation convenient and visible to Campbell County-area residents, Lipton said.
Beginning March 3, the Hoxworth Blood Mobile will be at Kroger Crossroads (Cold Spring) every first and third Wednesday from noon until 7:30 p.m. The blood mobile will be at Kroger Market Place (Newport) every second and fourth Wednesday from noon until 7:30 p.m. starting March 10.
1st and 3rd Wednesday | Noon 7:30pm
Kroger Crossroads | 375 Crossroads Blvd. | Cold Spring, Kentucky
2nd and 4th Wednesday | Noon 7:30pm
Kroger Market Place | 130 Pavilion Parkway | Newport, Kentucky
NEARBY HOXWORTH NEIGHBORHOOD DONOR CENTERS
In addition to the weekly blood drives, blood donor centers are available in nearby Anderson and Ft. Mitchell.
Anderson Neighborhood Donor Center: Five Mile Center | 7715 Five Mile Road |Cincinnati, OH
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday - Noon to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Noon to 7:30 p.m. (platelet donations only)
1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ft. Mitchell Neighborhood Donor Center: Ft. Mitchell Station Shopping Center | 2220 Grandview Drive | Ft. Mitchell, KY
Hours: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday - Noon to 7:30 p.m. | Friday - 10:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2nd and 4th Saturday - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
How to Donate:
Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be at least 17- years-old (16-years old with a signed parental consent) 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. To schedule your appointment to donate, call (513) 451-0910 or visit us online at www.hoxworth.org. Appointments to donate blood are recommended. Walk-ins are always welcome.
About Hoxworth:
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is on a campaign to recruit 100,000 Donors, 100,000 Heroes. Founded in 1938, Hoxworth serves 32 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local donors. 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.
Updated 3/01/09
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