View info about one of our nine  neighborhood donor centers

updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2008
 
Weather and Illness Continue to Affect Blood Supply
Heavy blood usage at local hospitals today has contributed to the impact felt yesterday when blood drives were cancelled due to weather and illness. As of Wednesday morning, the community’s blood supply was down over 225 units of type O and over 200 units of type A blood.
 

Hoxworth is encouraging all eligible and healthy donors to give blood now. The following neighborhood donor centers are open Wednesday & Thursday:

 

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Anderson – noon to 7:30 p.m.
Blue Ash – noon to 7:30 p.m.
Central at U.C. - noon to 7:30 p.m.
Downtown – 9:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Ft. Mitchell – noon to 7:30 p.m.
Ft. Thomas – noon to 7:30 p.m.
 

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Anderson – noon to 7:30 p.m.

Central at U.C. - noon to 7:30 p.m.
Downtown – 9:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Ft. Mitchell – noon to 7:30 p.m.
Ft. Thomas – noon to 7:30 p.m.
Mason - 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tri-County - noon to 7:30 p.m.

 

Upcoming Community Blood Drives:

 

Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
7820 Beechmont Rd.
2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

 

Thursday, February 14, 2008
Rising Sun High School
210 S. Heniretta St. in Rising Sun, IN
2 p.m. to 7 p.m.


Friday, February 15, 2008
Saturn of Beechmont
8549 Beechmont Ave.
2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.


Saturday, February 16, 2008
Lord of Life Lutheran Church
6329 Tylersville Rd. in West Chester
9 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Visit our Donate Now page to locate additional blood drives in your community.


The phone number for Hoxworth is (513) 451-0910.

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February 12, 2008
 

Inclement Weather Cancels Blood Drives

 

Due to inclement weather, Hoxworth Blood Center was forced to cancel many blood drives today, which may lead to significant blood shortages by the end of this week. As of Tuesday morning, the community’s blood supply was down by over 200 units of type A blood and over 150 units of type O.

 

To make up for the cancellations and avoid blood shortages in the tri-state, Hoxworth is encouraging all eligible and healthy donors to give blood now.

 

“The flu-like symptoms people have been suffering from over the past few weeks has made an impact on the local blood supply,” said Dr. Ronald Sacher, director of Hoxworth Blood Center.

 

“Add to that the recent snowy and icy weather conditions that caused the blood drive cancellations and blood collections have been severely impacted,” continued Dr. Sacher. “It is critical for those that are healthy and able to please come in and donate blood. We want your help and all blood types are essential.”

 

February is “Target Your Donation” month. All donors through Friday, February 29, 2008 will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a $125 gift card from Target. Four (4) lucky donors will be selected - one winner each week! Visit www.hoxworth.org/target for more information.

 

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How to donate:
  • Call our Appointment Center at (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091 to speak with a tele-recruitment representative.
  • Visit one of our nine neighborhood donor centers or a community blood drive.
  • E-mail our Appointment Center and someone will call you back. Please include:
    • name
    • date of birth
    • phone number
    • where you want to donate
    • date and time of donation
  • Click here to send email: hoxapctr@ucmail.uc.edu.
WANT TO DOUBLE YOUR DONATION?
Click here to see if you qualify: http://www.hoxworth.org/donate_double_red.htm
 
The requirements to give blood are:

• 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, Downtown, Ft. Mitchell, Ft. Thomas, Mason, Tri-County and Western Hills. Operating days and hours vary with each center.

About Hoxworth:

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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