Hoxworth Unfiltered (formerly In the Know with Dr. Oh)
Hoxworth Unfiltered pulls back the curtain on the blood and transplant industry with real, honest conversations. Each episode features insights from experts, including ”In the Know with Dr. O” and ”HLA Today with Dr. A”, where we break down complex topics into what matters most to our donors, recipients, and curious listeners. No jargon, no fluff—just unfiltered facts and updates from the front lines of saving lives.
Episodes
Ever wondered if your blood donation question has been asked before? Chances are, someone on Reddit has already posted it!
In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered: In the Know with Dr. Oh, we're answering your blood donation questions straight from Reddit. Dr. Oh shares expert answers to some of the internet’s most common questions about giving blood. Whether you're a first-time donor or a longtime lifesaver, this episode is p...
In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered, Ashley Asks: HLA Today with Dr. A catches up with Dr. Alquist for life updates while exploring the lifesaving science behind HLA and transfusion medicine. The conversation covers platelet refractoriness, what happens when platelet counts do not rise as expected after a transfusion, and how HLA antibodies can often play a role.
We also highlight Hoxworth’s important role i...
In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered: Ashley Asks, we talk with Jim Watts, Director of Experience at Hoxworth, and Jeff Welch, a Field Manager at Hoxworth, about the important work they do to improve the donor experience. The conversation covers every step of the donation journey, from scheduling an appointment and arriving to donate, to the donation process itself and post-donation follow-up.
This episode offers a...
In this episode of Hoxworth Unfiltered, Dr. A explores the evolving science of HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) and its growing impact on transplantation and patient care. The conversation covers how virtual matching is improving donor-recipient compatibility, the progress being made with genetically engineered pig organs for human transplants, and the surprising way a person’s blood type can change following a stem cell transpl...
On today’s episode of the Hoxworth Unfiltered Podcast, Ashley sits down with four inspiring blood recipients — Perry, Jessica, Karen, and Haley — to discuss how blood donation directly impacted and transformed their lives. From feeling under the weather to their cancer diagnosis, each story is a powerful reminder of why blood donation matters and how every donor plays a role in someone’s survival.
🎙️ Hoxworth Unfiltered: Ashley Asks is back — and this week, we’re sharing a story that hits close to the heart.
Ashley sits down with 29-year-old Deneal Dannelly, who’s living with end-stage kidney disease. Deneal has known for over a decade that she would one day need a transplant — and that day is here.
She was officially placed on the transplant list in March 2024, and became active in January. Since th...
New Segment Alert! We’re excited to launch Ashley Asks, a fresh new segment on the Hoxworth Unfiltered Podcast with Ashley Smith! 🎙️✨
In Part 1 of our special two-part series on the importance of organ donation, Ashley sits down with Network for Hope to explore why organ donation matters, how it saves lives, and how we can move past fear to create more open, honest conversations. Let’s break the stigma and talk about i...
HLA Today with Dr. A is LIVE on the Hoxworth Unfiltered podcast!🎙️ In this special HLA 101: No Dumb Questions segment, our very own Dr. Alquist, Co-Director of Hoxworth, breaks down everything you’ve ever wondered about our histocompatibility and immunogenetics testing laboratory — no judgment, just real answers. 🤓🧬
What even is HLA? Why does it matter for transplant patients? Can your HLA type really impact someone&...
Welcome to Hoxworth’s new podcast, Hoxworth Unfiltered—where we have honest conversations about blood donation, transplantation, and the science behind saving lives. In this debut episode of our “In the Know with Dr. Oh” segment, former reporter and current Hoxworth public figure Ashley Smith sits down with Co-Chair and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Oh to ask the basic—but essential—questions a...
In the season 3 finale, Dr. Oh highlights what the different guests had to say as to why giving blood is so important
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 pr...
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 gratitu...
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 tirel...
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 hospital...
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.
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 wast...
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.
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 ...
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 s...
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 thous...
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