My husband donated blood and passed out afterwards--TWICE! In the fall, he cut his face and bruised…read morehis ribs pretty badly. Instead of having him call me to come pick him up, they got him walking and sent him out to his truck to drive home. Very risky. This place is more worried about image and not wanting to have a problem than they are about people. STAY CLEAR!

Very friendly, the people there made the process of donating blood very relaxing and as stress free…read moreas possible.

I donate platelets frequently here. The staff know me by name and it's great to know them as well…read more I didn't know my blood type was perfect for platelets until one day one of the staff members told me that my blood type was perfect for platelets and since it give me a better reward to build my points I just kept doing it. I also do it because my grandfather passed away from cancer and it's one way for me to give to cancer patients that need platelet donations.

I have been donating platelets off and on for a few years now. The staff ate exceptional and very…read moreskilled in what they do. They take the time to help you understand the whole process of donating and even what happens with your donation. During the process of donating they are constantly checking on you. After the donation process is complete you are asked to say a short time for observation. Your safety is their main concern. While waiting you have a wide choice of refreshments. If you have never donated before, the staff will do their best to make you feel as comfortable as possible.

Donate blood! :) I love this blood center. Professionally run, everyone is beyond nice and the…read moreafter snacks are oh-so-tasty. I look forward to donating blood every six weeks...a bit odd, but THATS how great the blood center is! Donate today and contribute to your community!

I was in Modesto, CA on an extended visit with family when I received a calendar reminder that I…read morecould make another donation since the 56 day clock was winding down. That's when I decided to go to the American Red Cross donation center in Modesto because saving lives is a great way to support the community and blood is always in short supply, especially with all the disasters that continue to happen across our beautiful country. As with everything else today, I had to download their app and create an account which is no big deal for me. Once that's done I easily schedule my appointment and when the day arrives I show up maybe 20 minutes early, but that didn't phase them at all, especially since they weren't busy. Check-in was a breeze because I had previously completed the health history questionnaire online and I was then taken to a room where the nurse would ask a few more questions and give a finger prick type blood test that I believe was for hemoglobin, but I might be wrong about that. Once she was satisfied my 'paperwork' & test were in order she took me out to the main area where your blood is taken. They are all very professional and talk you thru every step of the process before starting the procedure itself. Then she locates the best artery to draw the blood from, cleans it real well with antiseptic, and when she's ready to insert the needle, tells you it's time to look away if you don't want to watch, which I almost always do, though I have watched at times. Everyone is different, but for me, when the needle goes in it's kind of like getting a shot without the feeling of the vaccine going in your arm. You'll have something in your hand to squeeze to assist her in finding the vein, and then once the blood starts flowing she'll ask you to squeeze it every 10 seconds or so and you do not feel a thing. Once the bag is full, about 5 minutes for my thin blood because I take baby aspirin, she tells you your finished, has you put pressure on a piece of gauze while she removes the needle and then bandages the site. Your done now and asked to go sit down for a 10 minute observation period in case you get light headed which has never happened to me, and have a free light snack and something to drink. It's that simple and almost a painless process. Please seriously consider donating blood because you really can save a life. It's that important.

We have been donating here regularly over the past 10 years. Very professional, clean and…read morefriendly. We will continue to drive 35 miles to this location. Thank you team!

If I could give a 0 I would. Waited outside for 30 minute, since before training started (before 9)…read morewas not opened or given idea of what doors to go through as well as no note being posted for which door to use. About 10 others were waiting for the door to open in front. Door ended up being one in the back that had "Notice:Not an entrance". After 15 minutes we walked around and looked through every window. Only 3 people were inside 2 being instructors. Knocked and instructor pointed at his clock on his wrist. Horrible place and no communication whatsoever. don't recommend at all. Not worth it if youre driving from a different town.

Terrible since they changed ownership. Loved donating to Delta Blood Bank. The workers treat doners…read morelike a burden and make it difficult to schedule. The corporate ownership is terrible from CEO down.

Every 8 weeks or so, I donate whole blood. Prior to donating, you make an appointment on their…read morewebsite or SBC app. On the day of your appointment, you must complete the pre-check which involves answering a series of questions online which include topics around HIV, tattoos, cancer, and medications. After the pre-check, you're issued a QRC which is sent to your SBC app or you can take a photo to show to the tech who pre-screens you before the donation. Upon arrival, you sign the register and the friendly receptionist checks you in and has you sit in the waiting area. When a tech calls your name, you follow them to a room where they check your vitals, your blood for iron, and answer a bunch of questions based on how you filled out the pre-check questions. As an example, which countries have you visited in the last 3 years will be asked. At this point, you can be disqualified. For me, I've been DQed for low blood pressure and low iron (I was 12.3 and you need to be a minimum of 12.5). Thus, it behooves me to be well rested, eat iron rich foods or supplements and be well hydrated well before the appointment. Additionally, SBC requests no aspirin or alcohol before the appointment. After you pass the pre-screen with flying colors, you can now donate blood which takes less than 10 minutes. For aftercare, there's a "canteen" where you are required to stay for 10 minutes. During your rest, a volunteer offers you a selection of snacks and beverages. In fact, there's a menu from which to choose. Moreover, your placemat includes a word search game and other trivia. Everyone you encounter is friendly and professional. Depending on the month, there are different promotions offered. For October, you can get an Earthquake scarf. In the past, I've received logo T-shirts, gift cards and a Golden State Warrior hoodie that I gave to my friend who is a Warriors fan. Additionally, for every donation, you receive points for which you can redeem for logo wear and gift cards. The whole experience is pleasant.

Pacific Cookie Company cookies after donation? SIGN ME UP! Still coming here at least 4 times a…read moreyear, and delighted that they now have my faaaaavorite Mint Condition cookie too. Make an appointment so you don't have a long wait. Most folks here are super friendly and efficient. Donate blood and save lives!

This review is not for me but for my father…read more He had been extremely ill for 10 days and was severely dehydrated. We got him to this place and they put 2 bags in him (not sure which cocktail) and it helped him immensely! Any time he's gotten sick since, he goes and gets the same thing and it always cuts the sickness time in half. It's more than just a iv bag from the ER (which coats insane amounts of money). We did try that and it didn't have the same effect. Highly recommend.

Great friendly environment And. Keeps you healthy with each…read moreinjection and highly recommended to stay healthy To stop in

Always a great experience here! I come every chance I get to and the process is just so simple and…read morefast. I typically walk-in with my crazy schedule and the hours are great as now they are open 7 days a week! Some days are early as 6AM and 7AM which is perfect for early birds like myself. Staff are always friendly and very welcoming. They are make it easy step by step to get you in and out. I never had a issue with getting poked here either. I had Kira this past Wednesday and she was very professional and sweet. Plus, after your donation.. they have such great snacks and drinks available while you do your 15 mins post donation. Lots of organic local snacks too from local business which is awesome. Volunteer Helen that was there is a sweet heart to check in with you on how you feeling after donation as well. All around 10/10!

I donated blood today aboard the Blood Center's Mobile Unit, parked by GB3 at Palm and Nees,…read moreFresno. I had scheduled an appointment for 1pm. As soon as I approached the bus, the side door opened and the staff welcomed me in. The process begins with ID check and getting you in the system. That takes place in a small area, separate from the main section to ensure patient privacy. For Step 2, you sit in a booth in the main area. Another nurse checks vital signs and she will perform a finger poke to check your hemoglobin, which is your iron level in your blood. If it is too low you cannot donate blood. Next you fill in a health questionnaire. Don't stress as it is not a complete health history! The questions were to check whether you had been in any situations where you were exposed to hepatitis or HIV, and other infections in the past 3 months. The answers were simple YES/NO answers and completed on a tablet. Now you get to recline on one of their extremely comfortable exam beds. The patient before me told the nurse he had taken a nap during his donation! My nurse, Andrea, pumped up my arm with the blood pressure cuff and had me squeeze a ball to make the veins pop out. Then she relaxed the cuff and proceeded to swab my arm clean. Next thing I felt a slight prick on the anterior surface of the elbow and voila! the butterfly needle was already in place and the blood was draining down the tubing into the collection bag. She checked if I was doing alright, instructed me to relax, and requested that I sporadically clench and unclench my fist during the donation. This prevents your blood draining into the hand instead of the collection tubing. Within 30minutes I was all done! Andrea offered me snacks and bottled water, telling me there was no rush to stand up. Thank you to the 3 great nurses who took care of me today 11/11/22. I look forward to donating again in January as you suggested.

I don't rate it five star only because the wait can be very long even with having an appointment…read more When I first started donating, many of the staff members seemed miserable but lately I have noticed a change. The staff have been so kind and easy to talk to like Savannah and Luis. There are more but can't remember their names.

I've been coming here for a few months and today the girl with the blonde hair that assisted me was…read moreso rude not only did I get my hair pulled twice or three times but no kind of customer service whatsoever just plain rude. My girlfriend also went and she also had a passive aggressive attitude w her. As much as I wanted to complain and say something, it was already the end of their shift, which might be why she was so unprofessional and inconsiderate. A simple asking me to move my hair out the way could've sufficed as I don't know when they're going to grab my arm to place blood pressure cuff. And still afterwards she presses on the wound firmly. I've came here before, and I've never had. This kind of experience is normally super nice efficient and prompt when it comes to these things she must be new or something.

I had a great experience donating blood at the Shaw location. This was my first time at this…read morelocation, and everyone was incredibly friendly, kind, and professional. The registration and interview process took the longest, but once I was cleared, everything moved very quickly. My donation was completed in about 10 minutes, and afterward they had a nice snack area where I could relax and be observed for 15 minutes before leaving. I also loved the "pint for a pint" I received a voucher for a pint of ice cream and chose chocolate swirl, which was delicious! The donor recognition in the center was also really cool to see, especially recognizing people who have donated many times. Overall, a smooth and positive experience. If you're eligible to donate, I definitely recommend it. Every donation can make a difference!

"A bottle of blood saved my life. Was it yours?" -Anonymous…read more Welcoming staff who truly listen and answer questions. Thankful for my recent visit. Looking forward to returning after 56 days.