January 16, 2025

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is proud to announce the 17th annual MLK Blood Drive, celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of service. This year’s event is hosted in collaboration with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated and the MLK Coalition on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Donate blood!

January 6, 2025

After closing all collection operations including blood drives and donation centers on Monday due to severe weather, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, will be OPEN on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and is urgently calling on volunteer blood and platelet donors to help keep our city’s blood supply from getting dangerously low. Donate blood at Hoxworth Blood Center today.

January 2, 2025

Each year, January marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor the everyday heroes who selflessly donate blood and to inspire more people to join this lifesaving cause. As the sole provider of blood products to 30+ hospitals across Greater Cincinnati, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is calling on the community to make a New Year’s resolution that saves lives: donate blood twice a year! Make it a #HoxworthHabit to donate blood or platelets on your birthday and again before the end of the year. Make a lifesaving resolution this year. To show their gratitude, all blood and platelet donors who give in January, at any of Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers in Anderson, Blue Ash, Clifton, Ft. Mitchell, West Chester, Tri-County, and West as well as select mobile blood drives, will receive a pair of exclusive Hoxworth sweat pant joggers, celebrating the selflessness of blood donors who make a difference in the lives of others.

November 27, 2024

As the winter chill sets in, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is offering an extra layer of warmth for those who step up to save lives this Dec. 1-31. Those who donate blood or platelets will receive a FREE winter puffy jacket — perfect for the colder months or as a thoughtful gift for someone in need. Schedule a donation today at hoxworth.org.

November 25, 2024

Hoxworth Blood Center had a prominent role at this year’s Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB) Annual Meeting, showcasing its leadership and expertise in transfusion medicine, biotherapies and apheresis. The conference, a global event for the blood and biotherapies industry, brought together professionals, scientists and experts to share the latest advancements, research and best practices.

November 22, 2024

The new “Wall of Life” in Hoxworth’s Transplantation Immunology Department (TID) stands as a powerful symbol of the impact the team has on saving lives through their critical laboratory work. This wall not only celebrates successful organ transplants within the community, but also educates and inspires the staff who make these successes possible.

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.

October 22, 2024

This holiday season, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is raising a glass to life-saving efforts with its Cheers to Saving Lives blood drives, happening at Cincinnati's most beloved craft breweries. From November through January, blood donors can save lives and get free beer and food coupons for their next visit to more than 20 Tristate breweries.