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posted: August 8, 2006 updated: August 11, 2006 Hoxworth Blood Supply Update Greater Cincinnati responds with almost 1400 donors over three days; All blood types still needed Collections: - Tuesday, 338 donors (normal day is about 350 donors) - Wednesday, 565 donors (one of the largest collection days of 2006) - Thursday, 459 donors Inventory: As of Friday morning, Hoxworth’s "Type O" blood inventory was 298 units below the desired level needed for Greater Cincinnati hospitals and their patients. Usage: There has been heavy usage at many local hospitals over the last couple days, including an organ transplant that used over 100 units, and a patient with internal bleeding that used over 75 units of blood. (one unit = one donor) Incentives: All donors who give blood now through Sept. 2 will be automatically entered into a drawing to win two Bengals season tickets. How The Public Can Help: Please call (513) 451-0910 to schedule an appointment to donate at any of Hoxworth’s neighborhood donor centers or community blood drives. Appointments in advance are encouraged for quicker service, but walk-in’s will be taken on a first come-first serve basis. posted: August 8, 2006 Hoxworth Issues Emergency Appeal for Donors CINCINNATI – Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center has issued an emergency appeal for donors with all blood types. As of Wednesday (Aug. 9) morning, the community blood supply was down over 430 units in Type O and almost 200 units in Type A (one unit = one donor). The current shortage can be attributed to a significant decrease in donors coming in to give blood this summer. Hoxworth saw about 700 fewer donors in July 2006 as compared to July 2005 (7,411 donors in July 2005 compared to 6,672 in July 2006). "Despite our best efforts to attract donors this summer through marketing and incentive campaigns such as ticket giveaways and prize raffles, we are having a difficult time meeting the needs of our hospital partners and their patients," said Michael Anderson, spokesperson for Hoxworth. “This situation is very serious and it may take until after Labor Day to make up the shortage." Nationally, there has been a blood shortage for most of the summer. Regionally, the cities of Dayton, Indianapolis and Lexington have all had significant shortages within the past month. If volunteer donors do not help with the emergency shortage, blood inventories at local hospitals will be at dangerously low levels. Donors can schedule an appointment at one of Hoxworth’s eight neighborhood donor centers by calling (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091. Hoxworth operates donation centers in Anderson, Blue Ash, UC Medical Center, Downtown, Ft. Mitchell, Ft. Thomas, Tri-County and Western Hills. Operating days and hours vary with each center. Appointments in advance are encouraged for quicker service, but walk-in’s will be taken on a first come-first serve basis. BENGALS SEASON TICKET RAFFLE: All donors who give blood at any blood drive or donor center through Saturday, Sept. 2 will automatically be entered into a drawing to win two tickets to each of the 2006 Bengals regular season home games Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center needs to collect from 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients. Hoxworth, founded in 1938, serves 28 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects over 94,000 units of blood from local volunteer donors. How to donate:
• Age: At least 17 years old and in good general health. There is no upper age limit. • Weight: Minimum of 110 pounds. • Identification: Must provide photo I.D. • Food: Eat a good meal within four hours before giving. • Drink: Drink plenty of water or juice before and after donating. Hoxworth operates donation centers in Anderson, Blue Ash, UC Medical Center, Downtown, Ft. Mitchell, Ft. Thomas, Tri-County and Western Hills. Operating days and hours vary with each center. Hoxworth's new Mason center will open in September. Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center needs to collect from 350 volunteer blood donors and 40 volunteer platelet donors each day to keep up with the demands of tri-state hospitals and their patients. Hoxworth, founded in 1938, serves 28 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects over 94,000 units of blood from local volunteer donors. -###- comments@hoxworth.org
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