Critical Need for Platelet Donors
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is in critical need of platelet donors. All eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment to donate blood at their earliest convenience regardless of blood type.
We are experiencing low donor turn out, states Dr. Ronald Sacher, Director. The demand is great as illness, trauma and cancer do not take a holiday. We need residents of the Tri-State to make a lifesaving donation within the week.
Walk-ins are always welcome. Appointments can be scheduled by calling (513) 451-0910 or by visiting www.hoxworth.org.
About Hoxworth:
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati was founded in 1938 and serves 30 hospitals in 17 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 90,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center. All Types Welcome.
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