Hoxworth welcomes a wide range of individuals who all have one thing in common: they want to save lives. We want to make sure you and all donors understand the different ways to donate and the special power inherent with each blood type. Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati was founded in 1938 and serves 31 hospitals in 18 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. Your decision to join our lifesaving mission is significant and meaningful.