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NEWSLETTER

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The Times, They Are A-Changin

Spring brings many changes. The days get longer, the temperature is warmer, the grass begins to green and flowers begin to bloom. This spring we are welcoming new changes at Hoxworth Blood Center.

Based on a combination of donor needs and operational necessities, We have changed the days and hours of operation at all eight Neighborhood Donor Centers. These changes are effective March 2, 2015.

But that isn’t the only change! We want to introduce you to our new and improved (and much easier to navigate) hoxworth.org. We heard your suggestions and listened to your ideas and have created a more user-friendly experience. Scheduling your next blood donation is as easy as clicking the red Donate Blood button.

Please visit our improved website to see new features like the “Profile” page where we share both donor and recipient stories to show you the difference you make every time you donate.

As part of our efforts to streamline our organization and be cost effective, Hoxworth has eliminated cholesterol testing for blood donors. This change was necessitated by the changes in the U.S. Health care system. Hoxworth will continue to strategically examine its operations and processes in order to meet our mission of providing the community with the safest and economically responsible blood and blood products.

Last but certainly not least we have added some new items to the Premier Donor Club Store. You can now redeem points for gift cards from the GAP, Old Navy, Athleta and Banana Republic. If shopping does not appeal to you we have added a few new restaurants, Dewey’s Pizza, Carrabbas, Bonefish Grill and Outback Steakhouse.

DonorTake the Shuttle!A new convenient way for downtown donors to save a life has arrived at the downtown Neighborhood Donor Center located on E. Fourth Street (Fourth & Walnut Centre). The shuttle picks up groups of donors from the same company for scheduled appointments so that they can avoid parking issues and weather problems. The shuttle will pick you up at your work place and drop you off back at your place of business following your donation.To find out more about scheduling the Hoxworth Shuttle, please call us at (513) 451-0910

How to Hoxworth.Be sure to pick up our new donor booklet, How to Hoxworth during your next donation. This ‘how-to’ booklet will guide you through the donation process and point you to the right type of donation for your specific blood type.

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