Hoxworth Blood Center honored by City of Cincinnati leadership for 85 years of serving the greater Cincinnati community

Hoxworth leadership receiving award

Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati was honored with a resolution by City of Cincinnati leadership at City Hall on January 31, 2024 for Hoxworth’s 85 years of dedicated service to the greater Cincinnati community. 

Hoxworth Blood Center celebrated their 85th anniversary on December 10, 2023 and is currently the oldest operating blood center in the nation. 

Hoxworth leadership with award

Hoxworth is the sole supplier of blood products to more than 30 hospitals and medical centers across 18 counties in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. 

Hoxworth Blood Center would like to thank City of Cincinnati leadership, including Mayor Aftab Pureval and Vice-Mayor Jan Michelle Lemon-Kearney, as well as blood recipient and Hoxworth advocate, Sister Keli, for spreading awareness on blood donation and continuously supporting Hoxworth's mission in Saving Lives Close to Home.

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