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Area Blood Supply at Critical Level Donors needed to replenish group A positive, A negative and 0 negative blood inventory CINCINNATI (April 22, 2008) – Hoxworth Blood Center is asking for all eligible group A positive, A negative and 0 negative donors to make an appointment to donate blood at their earliest convenience. “Hoxworth continues to struggle with a low inventory of group A and 0 negative blood, which has lasted since February. This shortage has strained our ability to adequately supply our hospitals with the needed blood”, states Dr. Ronald Sacher, director Hoxworth Blood Center. This request for blood donation is desperately needed to maintain minimum inventory levels in order to meet the needs of patients in our 29 hospitals. Hoxworth spokesperson, Alecia Lipton, says “The shortage of these specific blood groups has reached critical levels, and without the additional donations, it is unlikely that we will achieve an adequate inventory leading into the high usage of summer months”. To remedy this shortage, Hoxworth Blood Center urges donors of all blood types to give at a blood drive or donor center this week to replenish the blood supply. Blood Donation is Music to Our Ears Blood donation is music to the ears of those in need at our 29 area hospitals. As a blood donor you can give the gift of life…though your donation and receive a chance to win concert tickets. A promotion will run April 23rd thru May 8th where all donors with A positive, A negative and 0 negative blood types will be automatically entered to win 2 VIP tickets to see James Taylor in concert at Riverbend Music Center. Donors of all other blood types will be automatically entered to win a pair of tickets to see our hometown baseball team at Great American Ball Park! 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 at a neighborhood donor center. To locate a community blood drive or if you are a registered donor and want to schedule online, visit www.hoxworth.org and click on Donate Now. 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. ### comments@hoxworth.org Copyright © 2008 Hoxworth Blood Center | Member: America's Blood Centers
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