Phlebotomy Weekly Brief: July 29–August 4, 2025
This week was marked by important conversations around working conditions, with clinical staff in California taking a stand for better contracts. On a brighter note, community engagement was in full swing, from major health symposiums kicking off in Florida to creative blood drive partnerships in the Midwest. Here’s a look at the key stories you might have missed.
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Cincinnati Blood Center Partners with Pro Soccer Team
Hoxworth Blood Center announced a partnership with the FC Cincinnati soccer team for the month of August to encourage donations. Donors who give blood or platelets at neighborhood centers or mobile drives will receive an exclusive, co-branded team jersey. This collaboration is a creative strategy to boost the community blood supply during the critical summer months.
Published: July 29, 2025
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Community Rallies for Patients in Need of Donors
On August 4, Hoxworth Blood Center put out a call to the community, spotlighting two local women, Deneal Dannelly and Emily Sikora, who are in need of life-saving donor matches. The center’s apheresis division is actively working to connect these patients with compatible donors. This story underscores the direct, personal impact that blood and platelet donation has on individuals within the community.
Published: August 4, 2025
Hoxworth spotlights two local women who need a match | University of Cincinnati
Tools & Tips
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Practice on Diverse Models
To better prepare for real-world clinicals, training programs are using venipuncture arms that come in various skin tones. This reinforces the critical skill of locating veins by palpation rather than sight, ensuring students are ready to work with all patients confidently.
Phlebotomy Practice Arms: Improving Hands-On Training for Future Healthcare Professionals February 3, 2025 - Realityworks -
2025 Certification Exam Prep
For those studying for their 2025 certification, a new video-based practice test offers a great way to prepare. It covers key topics from blood collection techniques to safety protocols and provides detailed explanations for each question to help you master the material.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyp5_mNfDg0
Fun Fact
Did you know the iconic red-and-white striped barber pole is a relic from when barbers also performed bloodletting? The red symbolized the blood, while the white represented the bandages used in the procedure, which was once a common medical treatment.
We’d love to hear from you!
Have you participated in any Phlebotomy events or utilized new Phlebotomy tools recently? Share your experiences or insights with us—we’re featuring selected community voices in next week’s edition.