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.
NOVEMBER 1-30: Cincinnati Cyclones Hoodie
Donate blood or platelets at any Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center or select mobile blood drive from November 1-30 and you'll receive the NEW Cincinnati Cyclones performance hoodie, while supplies last, as a thank-you for being a lifesaver.
Nov. 12 – Dec. 5 Crosstown Shootout Blood Drive Challenge
Musketeers and Bearcats! The Crosstown Shootout Blood Drive Challenge is here, and it’s time to show our community what true teamwork looks like. Get the one-of-a-kind Crosstown shootout challenge t-shirt when you donate in support of your team!
- 11/12 & 13: Xavier students ONLY campus blood drive
- 11/17-21: University of Cincinnati ALL campus blood drive
- 11/22-12/5: Alumni & Fans: can donate at any of our 7 Neighborhood Donor Centers.
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