In the Know with Dr. Oh: Recent Episodes

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What is convalescent plasma? What is the rarest blood type? How much blood is used during a trauma or surgery? Where does my blood go after donation? These questions and more are answered in the podcast series “In The Know With Dr. Oh". presented by Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, an internationally recognized leader in transfusion medicine, takes you inside the world of blood banking, this series featuring Chief Medical Officer Doctor David Oh,, covers all aspects of blood donation and transfusion medicine. Tune in and learn about new advancements as well as debunking rumors, myths, and fabrications.

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In the season 4 finale, Dr. Oh highlights what the different guests had to say as to why giving blood is so important

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Dr. Timothy Pritts, Cheif of General Surgery at UC Health, and most recently celebrated for his role in the Demar Hamlin incident in early 2023 during the Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals NFL matchup, sits down with Dr. Oh to share the ins and outs of how the NFL remains prepared on the sidelines. He also deep dives into his journey in the medical field and highlights the importance of learning CPR. Dr. Pritts is currently a professor of surgery and chief of the section of general surgery, leading programs providing care for trauma, general surgery, bariatric surgery, emergency general surgery, and surgical critical care patients for the UC Health system.

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Lindsay Schulte, mother of Hoxworth blood recipient, Brynn Schulte, sits down with Dr. Oh to share her family's story about how Hoxworth blood donors saved her daughter's life. Brynn was diagnosed with a rare bleeding disorder - Factor XIII - shortly after she was born in 2019 and will continue treatment throughout her lifetime. Each year since, the Schulte family celebrates Brynn’s birthday with a blood drive to show gratitude to our community of donors, but more importantly, bring awareness to the vital importance of donating blood. Tune in to learn more about the Schulte family and the vital role that blood donors play in Brynn's life.

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Dr. Oh sits down with Shawna Nestheide, Research Lab Director at Hoxworth Blood Center, and dives into her remarkable journey in the field of science, tracing back to her formative years of focused studies in Jamaica. From her pivotal role at Cincinnati's Children's Hospital to her recent promotion at Hoxworth, Shawna's career is nothing short of inspiring. Her dedication to patient care has been a beacon of hope, driving her tireless efforts during COVID in recruiting convalescent plasma donors to now pioneering innovative approaches to blood bank clinical research. Tune in as Shawna shares her passion and insights with Dr. Oh, offering a glimpse into her extraordinary contributions to the medical community.

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Valerie Miller, member of the Hoxworth Community Advisory Board, and graduate of the University of Cincinnati, joins Dr. Oh for an energetic conversation about her passion for being a Hoxworth blood donor. Valerie has spent much of her career in her hometown working in media and corporate communications and now is a champion of the Hoxworth mission to encourage our community to become blood donors to help patients in local hospitals.

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Lori Pierson, Field Manager of Hoxworth's Central neighborhood donor center location, sits down with Dr. Oh and shares her origin story and journey through her career at Hoxworth. Lori talks about the different roles at Hoxworth and what it means to her to be part of such an important mission.

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Anne Lamar, Transfusion Safety Officer for TriHealth, and Amy Williams, Manager of Hematology and Blood Utilization for TriHealth, sit down with Dr. Oh to talk about what happens after you donate blood - managing and utilizing blood within the hospital. Amy and Anne discuss the behind the scenes magic that goes into managing and distributing the blood supply within their hospitals in an effective and efficient way that reduces waste and prioritizes patient needs.

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Dr. Oh sits down with Cole Williams, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati and founder of Pride & Plasma, an organization that fights for equality in blood, tissue, & organ donation. Cole shares more about his passion behind advocating for equitable health policies and creating a national organization to fight discriminatory policies impacting the queer community in healthcare.

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Dr. Oh is joined by Dr. Kristina Prus, the Associate Director of Transfusion Medicine and Director of Hematology and Coagulation in the clinical laboratory at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, who shares her life story and journey from pediatric oncology studies to falling in love with the study of Sickle Cell Disease, blood banking and transfusion medicine. Dr. Prus dives into her research interests which include the intersection of global health, sickle cell disease, and transfusion medicine, most recently projects concerning alloimmunization in pediatric sickle cell disease patients.

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Jenine Fields, the Assistant Director of Hoxworth’s Components Laboratory and Product Management department, sits down with Dr. Oh for an engaging and emotional conversation on the impact of blood donation. Jenine shares her unique perspective from both sides of the blood banking world – being behind the scenes in blood processing, to being a blood recipient after being diagnosed with cancer. Jenine’s remarkable story emphasizes the impact of blood donors as she shares just how grateful she is for the role that Hoxworth Blood Center has played in her life.

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Dr. Oh and Dean Gregory dive into the captivating journey of iconic Montgomery Inn The Boathouse. Dean shares the origin story of his family-owned business, the mastermind behind the world-famous Montgomery Inn BBQ sauce, and his passion and commitment to giving back to the Cincinnati community. Dean is responsible for one of Hoxworth’s most successful annual blood drives held at The Boathouse each year, contributing to thousands of lives saved throughout the years. Don't miss this episode of "In The Know with Dr. Oh" as we explore the origin and success of Montgomery Inn The Boathouse with Dean Gregory himself.

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Dr. David Oh engages in an insightful conversation with Dr. Stephen Feagin, MD, Chief Clinical Officer at Bon Secours Mercy Health. In this episode, Dr. Feagin takes us on a journey through his remarkable origin story and illustrious background in healthcare leadership. From serving his country as a Major in the United States Air Force to his role as the Medical Director of Hamilton County Public Health, Dr. Feagin's experiences offer a unique perspective on the intersection of medicine, military service, education, and public health. Tune in to discover the challenges and triumphs of his career, including his pivotal role as the lead team physician for FC Cincinnati. Join Dr. Oh and Dr. Feagin for an engaging dialogue that unveils the multifaceted journey of a healthcare leader dedicated to making a positive impact.

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In this episode, Liz Bonis, Local 12 Health Anchor & Medical Reporter, opens up about her special connection to blood donation, revealing the personal significance behind her commitment to this life-saving cause. As an influential figure in Cincinnati media, Liz sheds light on why she passionately utilizes her platform to educate and inspire a healthier community. Join Dr. Oh and Liz for an inspiring dialogue that explores the impactful ways in which media professionals contribute to the well-being of their communities. Tune in to gain insights into Liz's advocacy and discover the compelling stories that drive her dedication to fostering a culture of health in Cincinnati.

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Dr. Oh sits down with Sister Keli, a Hoxworth blood recipient and LifeCenter organ recipeint, who shares her story and connection to Hoxworth. Sister Keli is a Cincinnati community advocate who uses her platform to advocate for blood and organ donation as well as overall health and wellness. Sister Keli hosts an annual event, HopeFest, each year at Cincinnati's Fountain Square and also volunteers for the City of Cincinnati Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney.

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Dr. Oh and Dr. Wang, Associate Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and researcher at Hoxworth Blood Center, discuss Dr. Wang's research which focuses on the mechanobiology and enzymology of blood cells including platelets, monocytes/macrophages and neutrophils. Dr. Wang arrived at Hoxworth Blood Center in 2023 and works directly with director and CEO, Dr. Jose Cancelas.

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When you see a Hoxworth blood mobile traveling around the greater Cincinnati area, Elizabeth Davis was likely the brains behind the operation. Dr. Oh talks with Elizabeth, manager of Hoxworth's mobile recruitment team, about building community blood drives and how to maximize blood collections through Hoxworth's mobile blood drive operations. Hoxworth hosts thousands of mobile blood drives each year, making it an essential part of our lifesaving mission.

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Dr. Oh sits down with platelet donor and veteran Gregory Kroeger who recently donated his 30th gallon of blood at Hoxworth Blood Center. Gregory talks about his years of service and why he chooses to continue his acts of service through blood donation.

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Dr. Oh is joined by Michael Whiting and Karen Williams, managers of Hoxworth's tele-recruitment team to talk about the importance of building relationships and fostering community within blood donors.

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Dr. Oh sits down with the "Queen of Platelets" herself, Teresa Glenn! Teresa has donated more than 20 gallons of blood and platelets over her lifetime at Hoxworth Blood Center and talks to Dr. Oh about her reasons for giving back and turning platelet donation into a lifestyle of giving.

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Dr. Oh sits down with Caroline Alquist, MD, PhD, Chief Transplant Officer, Hoxworth Blood Center, to discuss the specialty services Hoxworth provides to the community, and beyond, outside of blood donation, including stem cell collection, organ and tissue typing, red blood cell exchanges for sickle cell patients, and much, much more.

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Dr. Oh sits down with Hoxworth Blood Center director and CEO Jose Cancelas, MD, PhD, and Senior Vice President of Health Affairs & Dean of the University of Cincinnati's College of Medicine, Andrew Filak, Jr., MD, to discuss the and significance of Hoxworth Blood Center and their tri-part mission in Cincinnati, OH. Dean Filak explains his origin story and future with UC and Dr. Cancelas shares insights about research and fostering innovation towards UC's Next Lives Here vision.

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Dr. Oh sits down with Mike Wilson, Division Director of Hoxworth's donor services department, to discuss Mike's origin story and his journey and passion in making a career in the blood banking industry.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dr. Mamie Thant

In this episode, Dr. Oh discusses Dr. Thant's role with Hoxworth and her research with sickle cell patients

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dr. Mamie Thant

In this episode, Dr. Oh discusses Dr. Thant's origin story and how she became involved in blood banking and hematology.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Jan Habel the Division Director of Quality at Hoxworth Blood Center.

In this episode, Jan talks with Dr. Oh about the FDA changes to the questions ask at blood centers and the importance of these changes.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Jan Habel the Division Director of Quality at Hoxworth Blood Center.

In this episode, Jan talks about her origin story along with the importance of quality control of the blood supply.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, and Dr. Barbara Hallinan.

In part 2, Dr. Oh and Dr. Hallinan discuss why she was rejected to donate and the different tests your platelets undergo to make sure the blood supply is safe.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, and Dr. Barbara Hallinan.

In this episode we discuss the Pitches for Platelets contest and why Dr. Hallinan started to donate.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, and former Channel 9 meteorologist and current Director of Strategic Community Engagement for Cincinnati Cancer Advisors Sherry Hughes.

In part 2 of this episode Dr. Oh continues with Sherry about Cincinnati Cancer Advisors and what they do for cancer patients in the tri state area.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, and former Channel 9 meteorologist and current Director of Strategic Community Engagement for Cincinnati Cancer Advisors Sherry Hughes.

In this episode Dr. Oh talks with Sherry about Cincinnati Cancer Advisors and what they do for cancer patients in the tri state area.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, Teresa Kleemeyer. LPN at Hoxworth Anderson and Tim Young, SUPER DONOR at the Anderson Hoxworth.

This is part 2 of last week's episode with Tim Young.

Dr. Oh, Jackie, and Teresa talk with Tim about why he donates, how often and the benefits of blood donation.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, Teresa Kleemeyer. LPN at Hoxworth Anderson and Tim Young, SUPER DONOR at the Anderson Hoxworth.

In this episode Dr. Oh, Jackie, and Teresa talk with Tim about why he donates, how often and the benefits of blood donation.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Carla Howard. Carla has sickle cell and is an ambassador for Hoxworth Blood Center

In part 2, Dr Oh, Lisa, and Carla continue to discuss sickle cell and the need for African American blood donors.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, Sharon Hardy Donor Recruiter/MORE Program Coordinator at Hoxworth Blood Center, and Dr. Kenyon Hackworth a chiropractor and donor in the Cincinnati area.

In this episode Dr. Oh discusses blood donation for donors with Sickle Cell disease and minority blood drives and community outreach.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center, Sharon Hardy Donor Recruiter/MORE Program Coordinator at Hoxworth Blood Center, and Dr. Kenyon Hackworth a chiropractor and donor in the Cincinnati area.

In this episode Dr. Oh discusses blood donation for donors with Sickle Cell disease and minority blood drives and community outreach.

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Hoxworth's Director and CEO Jose Cancelas join David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati and Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center. Discussion points include new technology being studied at Hoxworth along with other interesting facts about blood donation.

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Mayor Aftab Pureval and Hoxworth's Director and CEO Jose Cancelas join David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati and Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center. Discussion points include Hoxworth's relationship with the city, new technology and the role Hoxworth, UC Health, and the citizens of Cincinnati played in the Damar Hamlin incident.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and 2 of the 24x a year donors. It takes a lot of dedication and selflessness to donate twice a month.

Part 1 of this 2 part podcast with the inspiring Karlie Winnett and David Shardelow.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and 2 of the 24x a year donors. It takes a lot of dedication and selflessness to donate twice a month.

Part 1 of this 2 part podcast with the inspiring Karlie Winnett and David Shardelow.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Paul who is one of our most generous donors

In this episode, Part 2 with Dr Oh, Lisa, and Paul discussing Paul's background and how he become so passionate about blood donation and volunteering.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Paul who is one of our most generous donors

In this episode, Dr Oh, Lisa, and Paul discuss Paul's background and how he become so passionate about blood donation and volunteering.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Dr. Stephanie Kinney, Medical Director of Transfusion Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

In this episode, Dr Oh and Dr. Kinney talk about her experiences donating blood

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center and Dr. Stephanie Kinney, Medical Director of Transfusion Services at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

In this episode, Dr Oh and Dr. Kinney discuss the partnership between Hoxworth Blood Center and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center Emergency Physician; Performance Improvement Leader and Dr. Sanjay Shewakramani Emergency Department Medical Director; President at Revive Strength & Wellness.

In this episode, Dr. Oh, Dr. Sanjay, and Jackie discuss blood donation and the positive feelings and energy you get from blood donation.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center Emergency Physician; Performance Improvement Leader and Dr. Sanjay Shewakramani Emergency Department Medical Director; President at Revive Strength & Wellness.

Dr. Sanjay discusses how he started donating blood and his back story.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center to discuss changes to those who have received deferrals.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center and very special guest Fluke Skywalker. Fluke discusses how he got started doing charity work along with helping Hoxworth during blood drives.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center and Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center. Lisa, Jackie and Dr. Oh, discuss the promotions and experiences that will make you want to donate blood at the Hoxworth Blood Center.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marschall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center and Lisa Cowden the Customer Experience Manager at Hoxworth Blood Center. Lisa, Jackie and Dr. Oh, discuss the evolving customer experiences at the Hoxworth Blood Center.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marshall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center. In part 1 of a 2 part podcast, Jackie, Alecia, and Dr. Oh discuss Hoxworth's relationship with the LGBTQ+ community.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jackie Marshall a public relations specialist with Hoxworth Blood Center. In part 2 of a 2 part podcast, Jackie, Alecia, and Dr. Oh discuss Hoxworth's minority blood drive.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dawn Berryman a member of the Hoxworth Advisory Board and Campaign Development Director for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society®.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jenny O'Connor Assistant Director, Laboratories to discuss the Lab at Hoxworth blood center. This is part 2 of a two part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Jenny O'Connor Assistant Director, Laboratories to discuss the Lab at Hoxworth blood center. This is part 1 of a two part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Cara Nicholas Associate Director Of Public Relations at Hoxworth Blood Center

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dr. Kristina Prus Clinical Fellow, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. Part 2 of a 2 part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dr. Kristina Prus Clinical Fellow, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Cancer and Blood Diseases Institute. Part 1 of a 2 part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Judith Gonzalez the director of laboratories at Hoxworth. Part 2 of a 2 part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Judith Gonzalez the director of laboratories at Hoxworth. Part 1 of a 2 part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dr. Carolyn Lutzko to discuss women and girls getting involved in STEM programs

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Dr. Carolyn Lutzko to discuss the CAR-T therapy and how Hoxworth helps in that research.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center talks to Michael Whiting the manager of the Hoxworth call center about the different ways Hoxworth connects with donors

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center discusses the three different divisions of blood centers and their mission. This is part 2 of a two part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center discusses the three different divisions of blood centers and their mission. This is part 1 of a two part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center is joined by Caroline Alquist, MD, PhD to discuss Therapeutic Apheresis provided by the blood center. This is part 2 of a two part podcast.

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David Oh, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati is joined by Caroline Alquist, MD, PhD to discuss the Transplantation Immunology Department at the blood center. This is part 1 of a two part podcast.

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Dr. David Oh chief medical officer at Hoxworth Blood Center discuses eligibility to donate blood and the deferral system. This is part 2 of a two part podcast.

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Dr. David Oh chief medical officer at Hoxworth Blood Center discuses eligibility to donate blood and the deferral system. This is part 1 of a two part podcast.

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Dr. David Oh chief medical officer at Hoxworth Blood Center discuses blood donation and transfusions. In episode 2 we discuss blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is part 2 of a two part podcast.

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Dr. David Oh chief medical officer at Hoxworth Blood Center discuses blood donation and transfusions. In episode 1 we discuss blood donation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is part 1 of a two part podcast.