I started volunteering for the Red Cross this summer and had no idea just how many services they…read moreprovided the community - both local and statewide. Last year, Red Cross volunteers responded to 365 local disasters and assisted 470 familes. On top of that, more than 46,000 local residents were trained in CPR and similar life-saving courses. They've also got programs in place to help military members communicate with their families, educate the public on emergency preparedness and transport seniors and people with disabilities to appointments. Everyone that I've worked with so far has been phenomenal - very positive, compassionate and uplifting. They've got tons of volunteer opportunities: disaster response, drivers, presenters, advocates, instructors, etc. Very glad I got involved and I recommend you do the same.

This is the main office in Columbus, and I guess I figured it would be a busy place to give blood…read more It's not, at least, it wasn't on a Monday. Small blood drive area upstairs, a steady stream of people but only a couple of us at a time. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I did the fast-pass thing online and that does save some time, but there are still a lot of questions here, plus blood pressure, etc. Did the power red for the first time. A little slower than a regular donation, because it pulls blood out and separates it, then rehydrates you. So maybe helps recovery time. Still sat and had a snack afterwards, just in case. If you are able, this is a simple, easy thing to do that helps a lot of people. Plus you get a snack, and usually a gift like a t-shirt, gift card, etc. I do it because my dad did, and then after 9/11 it felt like my duty to help. Plus blood drives at work meant an hour break!

Mid Ohio Food Bank (now Food Collective) does amazing work throughout the community. They have…read moreprograms focused on seniors, delivering to those with mobility struggles, and of course anyone who might be experiencing hunger. Volunteering is easy and organized, with several different activities available to schedule online. I only volunteer at this facility, where we sort and pack food, but there are other options at pantries and other locales. The warehouse is low-stress but you will be active the entire time during the scheduled shift, moving boxes and items around as needed. There is also occasionally a shift inside a cooler sorting meat, so keep a hoodie or other jacket in your car if you're like me and get cold easily. If you plan to volunteer with a group you can easily sign up for the same day. They can accommodate large groups for team building days and such as well.

I went there several times. First when you went in and choose what you needed. Then during and…read moreafter COVID. That's when they gave you bags of food in a drive through format. Now I'm need to go again. It's a wonderful help when you need it.

I worked for Faith Mission as a Resident Assistant Supervisor and it was a spiritual experience and…read moreuplifting situation for myself and the people I met. I tried to make everyone that I met at the shelter feel better and valued, including the staff. At times the upper management were a lot to deal with, Mr. Williams was my supervisor; a black man, ex marine , republican, who constantly kept a frown on his face and never a friendly word to the staff. I worked in both of the men shelters, and their was always some major scandal with residents or staff that needed hands on repair and one time.... News reporting that end up evicting residents and eventually getting staff fired for alerting the news media. I wrote about these stories in my book; HEY PUDDIN! Some Things Just Don't Change by MYCHAELTODD

The staff is very rude to downright mean as can be to the "guests" at the 217 N Grant location…read more I've witnessed it and have been on the receiving end of their nasty ways. Reporting to higher ups will go ignored and they'll say just that to your face. They'll lie to in order to scream and yell at homeless women at this shelter. If they acknowledge them at all, that is. You will be treated like literal crap and they know that you'll have to take it or be "exited" meaning kicked out into the elements. Always remember your faith and relationship with the Most High Almighty when you're used as a chew toy daily by the front desk staff.

I took an ACLS class here yesterday and it was great (as great as an ACLS class can be)! They were…read morevery efficient and professional. You take the written test at the beginning of the class then move through the rest of the curriculum. The classrooms are comfortable and clean. They provide drinks and snacks for all of the participants. Most of all, they are respectful of your time and don't just make you do things for the sake of doing them.

They post classes on AHA's website that are not actually going on. They do not respect Health Care…read moreProfessionals time off from work. I moved patients and my schedule around to try to make a ACLS class & it was a ghost town - no one was there and there was zero communication from them.

So I have a funny story. I was looking for this building yesterday morning and I happened to be…read moredriving around maybe 4 or 5 times. Going in and out of every doctor's office because the buildings looked all the same. I finally realize after entering the Orthopedic One building I'm clearly not in the right building and need to focus on the building number a little harder. I get there after walking around a bit in and out of ever doctors office. I apologize for not finding the building but do get there on time. I have about a 5 minute wait after submitting my paperwork. The nurse checks my vitals and tells me I'm fine. She walks me over to the doctors office. I wait about 5-10 minutes for Carrie Soder. First of all, I would like to say how nice she was upon meeting her for the first time. She really got to know me and my whole family background. I appreciated all the advice she gave me because it was very helpful. Obviously she has a lot of experience as a OBGYN. I would highly recommend her if anyone is looking for one at the moment. I was overall very pleased with my first visit here. I would highly recommend Professionals for Women's Health they are all OhioHealth doctors. Plus they have three locations Dublin, Westerville, and Columbus offices for you to choose from, so it's very convenient.

I delivered through Professionals for Women's Health and really really wish I had a better…read moreexperience. Now, I will say that I really wanted an unmedicated birth and was more opinionated about my birth experience than many - but that is also why I think it's important to share this experience and why I would NOT recommend them for someone who is looking for an empowered birth experience. They have midwives on staff and some are amazing, but others are not. You see different midwives and doctors for different appointments, which led to inconsistent care in my opinion. There were several times where I received conflicting recommendations based on who I saw. While you can request to see certain midwives for appointments (I found one I loved and requested her each time) you cannot choose who comes to your delivery. The only reason I am giving them two stars is because of the one midwife who genuinely advocated for me (she made it possible for me to have a doula during the pandemic, something that I will always be grateful to her for)- but I still had an (in my opinion, unnecessarily) dramatic delivery experience. I was late and at 41 weeks had an ultrasound with Dr Kevin Hackett. He immediately pushed me towards an induction and was extremely condescending towards any questions I asked about the decision (which was a huge adjustment from my birth preferences). He seemed genuinely offended that I didn't blindly follow all of his recommendations and honestly made me feel like a bad mom. He made several comments against the midwives I had seen previously and it left me feeling conflicted and defeated. At one point he said he couldn't believe I would "back myself in a corner" looking for an unmedicated birth. I was very okay being induced, if medically necessary. My issue was the condescending tone and how it was not a conversation - it was a demand. It is everything that an empowered birth experience is NOT. My hope is that sharing this alone will give one pregnant woman a more empowered experience by steering her from Dr Hackett. After being induced, I had a long labor and unfortunately reached 10 cm at shift change. I'm not totally sure what happened, but what I do know is that I was ready to push and had to wait over an hour for the new midwife to arrive at the hospital. Once we were delivering, the midwife seemed incredibly distracted, chatting with everyone else around her and went so far to mess up my stitches and have to redo them, which I genuinely think was because she was chatting with everyone else around her (about things other than my delivery). Thank goodness I had a doula with me because she gave me 10x more information about postpartum care than any one at professionals did. There is a lot going on behind the scenes, but my experiences led me to think many decisions were made for me based on what is convenient for them.   If you are having a baby and are looking for an empowered and/or unmedicated birth - I would NOT recommend Professionals. There are some great midwives at the practice for sure, and it makes me sad to write this review because I really like and admire them, but because of their setup you have no guarantee of who you will get nor of your experience. My hope is to share my experience to help clarify how they work and help one woman have the experience she is looking for!

I've been getting my Healthcare Provider CPR certification through Central Ohio CPR for the past…read moredecade. They've been consistently professional, organized, and easy to work with every single time. I recommend them to anyone looking for reliable CPR training.

HCP-BLS Renewal…read more Summary: 1. 4 hour CPR course, done in 3.5 hrs 2. If you've ever taken a course before, they don't play the American Heart Videos. Rather, they run through 2 hours worth of scenarios with mannequins. Eat your Wheaties before you go because at the end of the day, you'll have done ~600 compressions 3. Knowledgable (and did I mention adorable?) EMT instructors. They were nice, funny, and provided good feedback during the exercises. 4. 25 Question Quiz at the end - they teach you everything you need to know to pass.

From the front door reception, registration, imaging reception and finally getting my exam , I had…read moreno questions . It was all anticipated and built into the OSU employees scripting. Flawless. The one thing patients don't like is feeling like they don't know what is happening . You don't get that here. Warm, efficient, professional. The decor is pretty cool too.

This corner of Olentangy and 3rd is home to a few large buildings, a couple of them being OSU…read moremedical buildings. The only reason I started coming here was to get labs done, whether that be blood or anything else. They have a small lab in the back corner and can always see me quickly. It's only a few blocks away and last week I was there and back in less than 30 minutes, it was great! The staff is very friendly and patient too. As with most medical buildings, expect for them to check your temp when you arrive, give you a mask, and assist you in getting checked in. I've never had a hard time finding a parking spot either, now that I think about it. Overall, I will gladly state that this is my go-to spot for getting poked and prodded.

Very well run efficient, friendly organization. I had a conflict with my scheduled date and…read morecalled to see if there were any earlier openings. There were. When the mammography is done, you are told what to expect. For instance, in some cases, they may need to redo your mammogram. You'll get a phone call. Otherwise your result is posted on your My Chart within a day and you can breath easier. And you will be sent a paper copy a few days later. Very nice, almost spa like waiting area. Easy to get to in the Mount Carmel East Hospital area.

I booked my first mammogram through Mount Carmel's Women Health Center East and had the most calm,…read morerelaxing experience (I was full of anxiety prior to walking in). From my arrival until my exit, every employee was super friendly and kind. Upon entering the office, I was greeted by a nice receptionist who first made me feel welcomed and then provided me clear instructions on everything that needed to be done prior to being examined. While sitting in the waiting room, I overheard that same nice receptionist offer a hug to another patient who was extremely nervous with regard to her appointment. There is complimentary water/coffee in the waiting room which I think is nice when having to wait a while. However, I did not have to wait long. Glenda was my mammogram tecb. She was informative and made me feel comfortable. Honestly, the whole exam/process was not too bad either - it was more uncomfortable than anything! I definitely recommend Mount Carmel's Women Health Center East for your next mammogram!