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Sharing good news about Cincinnati area kidney recipient
July 31, 2026
Daneal received a kidney transplant after being on the transplant list for several years.
Hoxworth Blood Center
Hoxworth Blood Center, an internationally-recognized leader in transfusion medicine, was founded in 1938 and is currently the oldest operating blood bank in the country.
Hoxworth serves more than 30 area hospitals and medical centers and collects more than 100,000 units of blood products to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals.
Find a Donation Location Near You!
Did You Know?
Every blood type has a unique lifesaving superpower. You may be asked to donate a specific product—like red cells, plasma, or platelets—to make the biggest impact.
Blood can’t be made in a lab—it only comes from donors like you.
Upcoming Specialty Blood Drives
- August 4 - Music Hall Blood Drive: Do you love music? Do you love saving lives? Now you can do both in an experience that is truly magical combining the power of music with the impact of saving lives! Donate blood at Music Hall on August 4 and receive the Hoxworth Cooler/Tote Backpack, FREE gifts from Music Hall partners, and be entered in FREE ticket drawings. Complementary parking is available.
- August 4 - LaRosa's Blood Drive Lebanon: Save a life this summer and celebrate all things Cincinnati. When you donate at the LaRosa's Blood Drive, every donor receives a coupon for a small 2-topping pizza from LaRosa’s, a Cincinnati Favorites mini tote, and the monthly promotional item from Hoxworth! You can check out more Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drives at the link.
- August 7 - Graeter's Blood Drive Mariemont Square: Save a life this summer and celebrate all things Cincinnati. When you donate at the Graeter's Blood Drive, every donor receives a coupon for an ice cream cone from Graeter's, a Cincinnati Favorites mini tote, and the monthly promotional item from Hoxworth! You can check out more Cincinnati Favorites Blood Drives at the link.
- August 17 - FC Cincinnati Blood Drive: Step up and score big by donating blood with FC Cincinnati! All donors receive an exclusive FCC 40 oz tumbler, an FCC long sleeve t-shirt, an FCC 40oz tumbler, PLUS a chance to win an autographed soccer ball or a 4-pack of tickets to an upcoming game (2 winners)! After donating, donors will have the opportunity to go out onto the area overlooking the field for a photo op.
Donate blood in August and receive the Cooler Tote!
At Neighborhood Donor Centers and select mobile drives while supplies last.
Saving Lives
Hoxworth Blood Center serves over 30 hospitals in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, providing blood and service to the entire region while remaining self-sufficient and financially sound.
TRANSDISCIPLINARY TEACHING & RESEARCH
As a division of the University of Cincinnati as well as a trusted partner of University of Cincinnati Medical Center and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Hoxworth promotes and supports research to help save lives.
TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
Hoxworth’s patient services division improves the health of individuals through services such as Therapeutic Apheresis, Red Blood Cell Exchange and Photopheresis
I am so thankful that there are amazing, selfless, lifesaving heroes out there that are willing to donate their blood. Without these donations, I wouldn’t be here to celebrate life’s many tiny miracles.
Heather Bennett Blood Recipient
Hoxworth News
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Hoxworth Blood Center encourages donors to end summer strong with August blood drives and exclusive donor gifts
July 30, 2026
As summer winds down, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is asking the community to help replenish the local blood supply by making a lifesaving blood donation.
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Hoxworth Blood Center CEO advocates on Capitol Hill during National Blood Advocacy Week
July 9, 2026
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, has announced that David Oh, MD, director and chief executive officer, joined blood center leaders, patient advocates and partner organizations in Washington, D.C., in June as part of Blood Advocacy Week, a national initiative led by America’s Blood Centers to strengthen the nation’s blood supply.