The City of Fort Wright will host a blood donation drive in conjunction with the Hoxworth Blood Center on Sept. 5, and every donor gets a free Elly De La Cruz shirt. The donation drive will take place in the parking lot of the Fort Wright City Building on Kyles Lane. Donations will be collected […]
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Three reasons to give blood in the month of February
One in seven patients entering a hospital need a blood transfusion, yet only about 3% of Americans give blood. The Red Cross needs people to make and keep appointments to give blood or platelets in the month of February and they have three reasons to do so: Donors of all blood types, particularly type O […]
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Hoxworth closed Friday, but donors needed first thing Saturday morning
Hoxworth Blood Center is calling on the Greater Cincinnati community to roll up its sleeves and give the gift of life this holiday season. Low donor turnout and increased usage in area hospitals have depleted the local blood supply, and Hoxworth is asking eligible donors to schedule their lifesaving donations as soon as possible. Due […]