Blood Supply at Critical Level

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati has an urgent need for all Type O blood donors as the local blood supply is at a critical level.. 

“Hoxworth is faced with a critically low inventory of O blood which is the result of heavy hospital usage.  We need donors in the tri-state to step forward to meet the demand locally,” said Alecia Lipton, Hoxworth spokesperson.

“We are asking eligible Type O donors to make a donation at their earliest convenience in order to support patients at the 32-area hospitals we serve,” Lipton said.

Hoxworth operates eight neighborhood donor centers in Anderson, Blue Ash, UC Medical Center, Downtown, Ft. Mitchell, Mason, Tri-County and Western Hills.  In times of shortages, walk-ins are always welcome.

Donors can call (513) 451-0910 or (800) 830-1091 to schedule an appointment at a neighborhood donor center. Appointments can be scheduled online. Donation opportunities and more information is available at www.hoxworth.org.

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.

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.