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Hoxworth honors community heroes

September 26, 2024

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is encouraging the Greater Cincinnati community to roll up their sleeves and save lives this October. In recognition of National Heroes Day on Oct. 8 and the generosity from community donors, all blood and platelet donors who give at any Hoxworth Neighborhood Donor Center or select mobile blood drives during the month of October will receive an exclusive, limited-edition long sleeve hooded shirt featuring the powerful message, Blood Donors Save Lives, while supplies last.

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Hoxworth Blood Center’s cellular therapy teams advance viral-specific T-cell therapy in partnership with Cincinnati Children’s

September 16, 2024

Since 2017, Hoxworth Blood Center has collaborated with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center on a groundbreaking initiative to deliver viral-specific T-cells (VSTs) to vulnerable patients. VSTs are specially programmed immune cells designed to target and combat specific viruses. They offer a critical lifeline for patients recovering from bone marrow transplants, whose immune systems are often too weak to fight off infections independently.

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Hoxworth Blood Center launches Pucks for Platelets to celebrate Cincinnati’s lifesaving heroes

September 26, 2024

Hoxworth Blood Center is partnering with the Cincinnati Cyclones to honor Cincinnati’s most dedicated platelet donors with an exclusive experience called Pucks for Platelets. The initiative aims to recognize and celebrate the lifesaving contributions of platelet donors, who help to ensure the survival of patients battling cancer, trauma and other life-threatening conditions in local hospitals.