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July 30, 2007 Emergency Appeal for Blood and Platelet Donors All blood donors entered to win Cincinnati Bengals season tickets Hoxworth Blood Center is issuing an emergency appeal for donors of all blood types, especially Type O, and platelet donors. As of this morning, the community’s blood supply was down 615 units in type O+ and O- combined, which are the types in greatest demand at local hospitals. (one unit = one pint) Reasons for the shortage include heavy usage at local hospitals over the weekend and below average collections. Attempts to source blood and blood products from other blood centers around the country have been denied as they too are experiencing critical shortages. Hospitals and trauma centers can't function without Type O blood, the most common blood type. Approximately 44% of the population is either O+ or O- (38% O+ and 6% O-). "Inventory levels are at the lowest point they’ve ever been this summer,” said Michael Anderson, spokesperson for Hoxworth. “We’re asking all individuals to donate at their earliest convenience as this situation is very serious.” You are urged to donate at one of Hoxworth’s nine neighborhood donor centers in Anderson, Blue Ash, UC Medical Center, Downtown, Ft. Mitchell, Ft. Thomas, Mason, Tri-County and Western Hills. In times of shortages, walk-ins are always welcome or you can schedule an appointment by calling (513) 451-0910. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Give Blood to Win Bengals Season Tickets ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For the third year in a row, all donors who give blood at any blood drive or donor center through Sunday, August 5 will be automatically entered into a drawing to win two (2) tickets to each of the 2007 Bengals regular season home games. The tickets are in the north-east field level (section 123, row 24) and have a retail value of $1800. No registration or entry form is necessary to be eligible to win. Your donation is your entry. One lucky donor will be picked at random and will be contacted by Hoxworth. Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, is the only blood center for the greater Cincinnati area. Serving a 17-county area in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, Hoxworth collects, tests, processes and distributes blood and blood components to 28 hospitals and medical centers. 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. Donors should eat a good meal and drink plenty of water within four hours prior to donating. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ How to donate:
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