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.
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.
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.
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
November 13, 2024
Hamilton County’s goal to give all kids in foster care at least two gifts this year is drawing unprecedented support from high-profile community organizations, including Hoxworth Blood Center and the Bengals. Donate a toy at any of the seven Hoxworth neighborhood donor centers from November 17-23, 2024.
November 7, 2024
Hoxworth Blood Center is hosting the UC All-Campus Blood Drive, and organizers are calling on students, faculty, staff, alumni and fans to make an impact by giving blood or platelets Nov. 12-15, 2024.
October 29, 2024
Lace up your skates, Cincinnati! This November, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is teaming up with the Cincinnati Cyclones to thank local blood and platelet donors with an exclusive Cyclones hoodie, while supplies last. Step onto the ice of community impact by rolling up your sleeves to donate blood and help local patients.