A friend of mine needed medications from plasma donations so I decided to go in and donate. Prior…read moreto this I knew nothing about donating. The pros include helping create medications, payment for donation ($50-75 depending on which number visit you are on) and friendly staff. I'm a hard stick and the staff listened when I recommended a vein and got it on the first time. The screening process seems picky enough to know they don't take useless plasma. The cons include a very long first time donor process. I was there just over 3 hours the first time. The wait times are also long on a regular day. I tried to go a second time (you have to donate twice in order for medication to be made out of it), but was turned down because my temp was too high. I waited more than 30 min just to be screened before getting set up in the donation area.

If living in a camper was unacceptable then why did they tell me to come back with proper proof of…read moreaddress (mail). Wasted so much of my time. Also the negative vibe that every employee has is just depressing.

I give blood as often as I can. I have been doing this for years, way back since college. Usually…read moreit's a good experience, with every now and then a hiccup. No hiccups this time. Art was great, not to mention a good conversationalist. Although they were short staffed, both him and his female co-worker did what they had to with a cheery attitude and making our donations feel more than worth it. I recommend giving here when you can. It's a clean, warm atmosphere. Thank you all for doing this with such positivity each day!

Love it here! I've been living in the Mt Pleasant area for about a year, and I donate as frequently…read moreas I'm allowed, so I've been to this Red Cross location quite a few times. Each time has been pleasant and professional, regardless of how many people are there to donate. Today, I made an 11:15 appointment online the night before (and I was glad I did-- there were only two available appointment slots all day long!). I didn't do the Fast Pass question-and-answer preparation beforehand. I have in the past, but this time I didn't feel like getting out my laptop. This time, however, they told me it can now be done on an iPhone, which will be good to know for my next visit. I was the only one there when I arrived, and two phlebotomists were working. While Latoya was getting me prepped, though, three more donors came in. All were handled quickly and efficiently. I was in at 11:15 and out at 12:15. No pain, no problems, just a pleasant experience I'll be happy to repeat in 8 weeks. Thank you, American Red Cross!

This place has no interest in your donation and will happily waste your time. I have made three…read moretrips to this center, all during posted business hours. The first time I found the front door locked at about 2:00PM on a weekday. The next time, the door was locked but I could see people inside. They tried to send me away through the door, but with persistence I was finally able to get them to open the door and explain. They said they are short staffed, and will begin normal operations starting Monday. Fair enough. I returned at 6:00PM Tuesday (their posted hours are until 7:00). I walked in and was apparently in the place alone. After 10 or so minutes a woman walked in through the front door and explained that they closed at 5:00. I said their posted hours are until 7:00 and she just said they closed early. I asked who is in charge and she said "Tripp." She refused to provide Tripp's last name or a phone number. She also refused to say who owns the place. She was even a bit rude about it, as if this was my fault. Before each trip, I phoned but all that answers is a machine that takes messages. Messages are not returned. No notices of operation changes are posted on their website or even the front door.

I've received much blood over my life especially when I had a complication during surgery…read more Therefore I give blood as I can. Moving from Austin I'm extremely disappointed with the availability of facilities here in town. My last home I could literally call and give the next day. My general gripe aside, I decided to travel a bit and visit The Blood Connection. Walking in, I found the people a sheer joy to be around. Course as a former comic, I lightened the mood and while they remained professional, made me feel at home. The goes for everyone, the receptionist, the "supervisor (sorry Brendan I think that's what you are)," the vital nurse and the "poker Alyssa" as sticker doesn't work for obvious reasons. The next thing you'll note this is an extremely clean facility which I can appreciate (ahem....not mentioning their plasma competition). I love the question all blood places ask "which arm would you like?" To which I always reply whatever is easiest for you! Unlike the other place, these people hit my vein second try (not their fault as my veins are deep and roll). I can appreciate them hitting it very quickly and relatively painless. I'd say the whole process was maybe 45 minutes? Hard to say as they said I was flowing good (to which I started wrapping) but running my mouth. I did hydrate so that helps out a lot. We wrapped up relatively quick and I got some snacks then hit the road. I was impressed with the staff and sterile environment to which I didn't have to linger about. I highly advise dropping by if you need to give blood. To which I'll end, please give it could save a life.

Simple process, efficient, the staff is very nice, the also offer snacks and drinks.read more

The American Red Cross on City Hall Lane in North Charleston is a great place to volunteer and be…read moreable to help out so many in the area and beyond. The staff here is dedicated to service and works hard to make sure that resources are maximized and distributed. I have enjoyed being able to help this organization.

I went to the bloodmobile which really is just a leg of the Red Cross. I was able to do my Fast…read morePass in advance. Here is my question. If I bring a fast pass, why do they have to ask me my name 10 times, my date of birth 5 times. The re ask me several questions. I am trying to see the advantage of the Fast Pass for me. IT does take some to finish it before you get there. But the redundancy seems overboard. I am sure they are worried about all sorts of things and trying to be prudent/safe but really this is overkill. The actual act of giving blood took less than 10 minutes but still took around an hour. I know they can do better and hope they do. Their staff did a great job of getting the blood out once that started. I will keep giving but I hope they figure out how to streamline the process to help their staff take blood instead of doing all this paperwork that should be done with the fast pass.

I have been a faithful, regular donor for around two years now…read more The staff is very professional and friendly. The office is always clean and sanitized. Sometimes it can be very busy; the staff is well organized in multi tasking and the group works in harmony together rotating roles to handle an array of situations to keep things moving smoothly. Today as I sat down to donate, 2 seats down a gentleman had a seizure, he had a prior condition. I observed staff members respond in an expedited and calm manner to stabilize the gentleman until First responders arrived. Quality and compassionate care.

I have been donating for years, my biggest issue is with myself. I don't come regularly enough so I…read morehave to keep starting the process over, but the staff handles their jobs like pros and gets you out quickly. I highly suggest if you have the time come help others. I keep seeing bad car accidents and although it is sad, O pray my contribution helps someone. Feel free to use me as a reference of this review encourages you to give

Walk in provide your driver's license and insurance card. Easy Peasy…read more I had blood drawn today. I prefer to have blood drawn from the back of my hand due to horrible experience giving blood at Red Cross mobile location. Today went PERFECTLY ! SHAE is absolutely the BEST & so GENTLE!! Thank you.

Clean modern and efficiently managed office with great nurses and doctors. Has very short waiting…read moretime to be seen here.

I'd been dealing with some health issues and been brushed off by my primary care and a specialist…read moreand told that all i needed was to be consistent and I'd reach my goals. My first visit with Melissa Altman she listened, took my concerns seriously, and made sure that I got to ask any questions I had. She was very thorough in her review of my initial questionnaire and in her follow up questions based on my responses. My second visit was just as great and I was extremely satisfied with the lab results and the treatment plan prescribed. The rest of the office staff are so friendly and welcoming. I had to bring my toddler with me and he is all over the place and they were so understanding and tolerant of him. They accommodated my son and me and I am so grateful. Will definitely continue to see them. I highly recommend Merge Medical. Especially if you're struggling to get to the root cause of issues you're having and feel like you're not functioning at your best!

I think under normal circumstances I would have loved to proceed with a treatment here but when I…read morewalked in, the first worker I met there at the front desk was not wearing a mask. For a medical center that has signs posted on their front door claiming they are taking precautions against COVID, I was alarmed the office was not promoting mask use. I thought this misfortune would end at the door, yet when Melissa Altman RN then met me for my appointment and was also not wearing one at all, she told me I could take mine off if it made me feel comfortable which obviously it did not and she didn't put on a mask to meet my comfort level displayed. I can't proceed with a medical treatment by professionals that are not even taking the virus seriously. Otherwise I think I would've continued with Merge Medical.

Make sure surgery is done by a Doctor and not by one of the students with very little or no…read moreexperience Hit and miss, I dont see consistency maybe do to overcrowding and I dont think I will be coming back because on top of everything now they dont take Humana anymore Time to switch hospitals

Recent sinus surgery at MUSC Main Hospital. Doctors, nurses…read moreand all staff were excellent. I highly recommend MUSC ENT. I've had three surgeries at MUSC and have been impressed with quality of care. The only negative is lack of parking and no valet service, especially for elderly and handicapped.