Urgent Need for Type O Blood Donors

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati has an urgent need for all type O blood donors and specifically a critical need for O negative donors.  All type O donors are encouraged to make an appointment at their earliest convenience.

“Hoxworth is faced with a critically low inventory of O negative blood which is the result of increased usage and the unfortunate decrease in donations”.  Hoxworth spokesperson, Alecia Lipton says “We are requesting that all eligible group O donors make a donation this week so that we can maintain a safe inventory level for our 32 area hospitals.”

Hoxworth operates 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.

How to Donate:

Donating blood is safe and easy. You must be at least 17 years old (16 with a signed parental consent) 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, please visit www.hoxworth.org and click Donate Now.

About Hoxworth:

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is on a campaign to recruit "100,000 Donors. 100,000 Heroes."  Founded in 1938, we serve 32 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana.  Annually, Hoxworth collects over 90,000 units of blood from local donors.  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.