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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.

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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.

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Upcoming Specialty Blood Drives

  • November 2 - Cincinnati Cyclones Blood Drive: Join us for a Cyclones Blood Drive at the Heritage Bank Center! Every donor will receive a Cincinnati Cyclones hat, Voucher for two Cincinnati Cyclones tickets, and a Voucher for a free Donatos pizza! Free parking available in Central Riverfront Garage.
  • November 5 - Cincinnati Art Museum Blood Drive: Save a life and support the arts at the Cincinnati Art Museum blood drive with Hoxworth Blood Center. Donors receive special ticket offerings and other gifts from Drive Sponsors, plus a Cincinnati Cyclones light up hat!
  • November 7 - 50 West Blood Drive: Cheers to saving lives close to home and join us for a blood drive taking place at 50 West Brewing! Every donor will receive a Cincinnati Cyclones hat and an order of fries from 50 West! 

Upcoming November Promotions

Cincinnati Cyclones winter hat is at Neighborhood Donor Centers and select mobile drives while supplies last. BONUS WKRP Turkey Drop apron is Neighborhood Donor Centers only and while supplies last.

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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

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blood & platelet donors needed every day

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lives that can be saved with every whole blood donation

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Hoxworth News

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Rewarding blood & platelet donors this October at Hoxworth

September 30, 2026

As the need for lifesaving blood and platelets continues, Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati is giving donors extra reasons to give this October with an exclusive Buddy-themed wearable blanket and the launch of its new Platelet Power Points rewards program.

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