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Hoxworth Receives Proclamation for 70 Years of Saving Lives

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(CINCINNATI) – On Wednesday, January 30th at 2 p.m. Hoxworth Blood Center was honored with a proclamation by Vice Mayor David Crowley during the city council meeting at Cincinnati City Hall.

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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.

Vice Mayor, David Crowley (left) presents proclamation to Gregg Boothe, Interim Division Director of Donor Recruitment and Community Relations.

Hoxworth Director, Dr. Ronald Sacher and Associate Director, Dr. Susan Wilkinson with mayoral proclamation

How to donate:
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. Registered donors with a valid donor ID number may schedule online. Visit www.hoxworth.org and click on Donate Now. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-in donors will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.

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