It had been a bit since I had donated due to my low iron, barring me from it. Got there fifteen…read moreminutes early, and the two workers were busy but quickly welcomed me in. The entry has two small fridges with waters and juices plus a variety of cookies and snacks for when you leave. I ate some beef the day before and hours ahead of going in, and I passed my iron test. The interview was done, and I was able to select where to lay as my blood was taken. Wonderful experience was due to how professional and friendly everyone was.

Very caring staff. Comforting and knowledgeable. Had a lot of questions and they calmed me enough…read moreto want to give my first pint. Very thorough operation. Will return soon.

This is the absolute WORST! I went here bc they offered the smallpox vaccine incentive, but…read morelearned you must first donate 2-3 times BEFORE the smallpox vaccine incentive. Ok, I was willing. The 1st visit- nobody seems to man the "customer service" desk, I arrived 5-10 minutes after opening and went directly to the customer service desk where I stood waiting for 10 minutes before a very bored looking technician asked if I need d something!? She got another sad/bored employee to help me. No one in this place looks happy, there is NO music, I went in February and the remnants of old Xmas decor was still partially taped to various places on the wall. I've gone 3 times now, every time the technician (always a different one) jabs the needle in my arm... then starts "threading" the needle in my vein!! The last time I was there: 4-5 "suits" there waiting for a manager, the kiosk dirty and looks like syrup on it (at opening), rude tech doing vitals calling out my weight, and while donating, a technician named something like Janeka (?) bummed my corner donation bed so hard, it shifted about 6" and she never apologized or checked if everything was okay! NO ONE is happy here.. not employees or donors! I'd rather go back to BioLife... not as much $$ but the employees are always so sweet, the place is spotless and music is always playing! Oh... and you can make an appointment and not have to wait HOURS! Kedplasma needs to just shut their doors: dirty environment, rude/unhappy employees.

My boyfriend who went here to get his plasma donated had a horrible experience. Overall the…read morebeginning process went smoothly besides the managers being rude the whole time. But when the "nurse" who put the needle in his arm, completely missed his vein and DUG the needle around in his arm for a minute, and had to have someone else re poke him to find it! This resulted in him developing a hematoma, along with sever bruising and pain! You would think a plasma donation center would have professionals to do the procedure but don't be surprised if you're next.

Staff is great, process is very quick. Never a problem that can't be solved immediately. Highly…read morerecommend.

They need to have qualified techs every day they are open. Saturday staff was missing a good…read morephlebotomist. I have never had them miss and especially both arm's. Additionally I also have a bruise that seems to be getting bigger.. Hopefully it will go away and I will stick to the crew that usually does an amazing job.

I had a great experience here donating blood. They do prefer appointments here and it can get busy…read more I recommend making an appointment before coming. They have drinks and snacks available after donating. The employees here are helpful and kind.

I LOVE this donation place. Every single employee I've come in contact with since joining the…read moreplatelet challenge last year are the nicest and most thoughtful employees. When I arrive they welcome me by saying, "Hi Sally how are you doing today?" Once we've finished our mini health exam and I'm moved into the donor area their kindness continues as I am offered a heating pad because donating platelets is a 2 to 2.5 hr process and stuff coming out and stuff going back in tends to make you feel a bit chilled. They offer me to watch whatever i want on the giant drop down TV's (I always bring a couple of things to do so no need for them to set me up with a TV program but they most always ask) I would like to give kudos to the people working there, if only I knew their names. Next time I go I'll make a point to get their names and come back here on this site to give them kudos personally. What I do know is there's a guy who tall, dark and ??? who's always so nice and greets me by name and offers drinks, snacks and a warm heating pad..who could ask for more than that..2 Hispanic ladies who are SUPER nice and thoughtful also. What I can tell you is one of them has a dog named Molly (see I don't recall her name but I recall her dog's name) super sweet. We've shared pics of our dogs and she always makes me feel special thanking me for coming in . The other Hispanic lady always has a smile on her face, greets and interacts with whomever comes in and she too calls me by name and makes me feel right at home from the second I come into the donor center. These 3 people make all the difference in how I feel from the moment I walk in until the moment I walk out. Please do me a favor and if you ever spotlight your employees for a job well done please think of these 3 people and tell them what a great job they are doing because they are the reason I return to this donor site when it's time to donate platelets...WAY TO GO OVIEDO BLOOD DONATION SITE!!!!!

Biomat USA I've been…read moredonating plasma with Grifols for years, hitting up centers all over the country during my travels, and I can confidently say the Biomat USA in Altamonte, Florida, is hands down the best one yet! The phlebotomists here are exceptionally skilled and friendly--they handle everything with precision and a genuine smile, making the stick quick and painless every time. Unlike some other spots where you're herded through like cattle and left waiting forever, this team treats you like a valued human being with a life outside of donating. They respect your time, keep things efficient, and even chat about local spots or whatever's on your mind. The facility is spotless, well-maintained, and equipped with comfy chairs and free Wi-Fi to make the process fly by. If you've donated elsewhere and been disappointed, give this Altamonte location a try--you'll see the difference immediately. Highly recommend for both newbies and veterans like me!

I agree with a lot of the other 1-star reviews here. This location is awful. The staff is VERY…read moreunprofessional and slow. My very first visit there, the phlebotomist whom everyone said was the best one on staff stuck me, and even she didn't do a good job. She missed my vein on my first arm - I asked her not to fish, and she didn't listen. She ended up sticking me on the other arm, and still missed twice before finally getting it. I ended up with bruises on both arms and couldn't come back for 2 weeks. I only went there for my 8 new donor donations, and never went back. HOWEVER, if you're going to donate at a Grifols location, I HIGHLY recommend the location on Discovery Drive near UCF. The entire staff over there are very professional, nice, and fast. There's about 4-5 phlebotomists I would highly recommend getting stuck by: 1. Juan 2. Yaddi 3. Milaycha 4. Ingrid 5. Sabrina (in that order)

Mrs Carla Octopharma plasma Casselberry, Fl . She put the…read morewrong pressure in phisical exam. My blood pressure , was 93.3 and she put 100.3, and she said to me wait for lower pressure. And she said to the other Lady , who attends , and rhe takes the physical exam, don't take and looked at me. And inside the room , where receives the plasmas , she showed her tongue to me, when I was in line again, I thought it, was very unprofessional! Other lady in Tuesday , talking to me, if air gets in your vein, you die, but the needle had not entered in my vein.

absolutely horrible!!! I was a recurring donor for the 2nd time, (in the branch that is on…read moreSemoran Blvd. in Orlando) and was treated like S...t. I am talking about rudeness, very unprofessional, very disorganized, desconsiderate, etc. I was being excluded and denied from donating, only because I requested someone specific to help me in the final process of donation. They had a sign on the wall communicating that since May 17 anyone won't be allow to request anyone, however, I requested someone that was near to me to help me on May 13, and one of the "manager" extremely unprofessional and rude came to me and denied flat my request and then I comfronted her, and told her that was in my right to do it because that policy will be implemented starting the 17 and that day was 13. Then, after that incident that crappy,rude, and unprofessional people denied me to donate anymore. The managemet of that place is just garbage. If it were not for the donors they would not have a pay check. That place should shut down and close. It is just disgusting and awful.

The big red bus offers a great way to give back. The convenience of these mobile locations reminds…read moreyou, without pressure, that you can help. Inside they are clean and always staffed with friendly people. They take great care of you and are always offering some type of gift for donating.

Donated blood. And I still have not received my reward. Donated blood on Saturday. And I have not…read morereceived my reward. I'll try to call the 1 800 at 1 blood.Many times since Saturday.I started this Monday and I started today and no response as to why.I'm not getting my twenty dollar gifte certificate.

they advertise promotions that are not true. then I contacted customer service twice - first lady…read moresaid I would receive the bonus in 3 days, and the second lady NATALIE said I wasn't entitled for it because I donated after November 16th. On top of that, when I said their team was very incoherent and I wasn't going to donate again - she didn't apologize or anything - she just said: do you want me to remove your email from our communication list???? Just terrible customer service!!!

If you will be donating Blood or Plasma this is the place you will be most comforted! Maria, is the…read morebest, kept me warm and comfortable! Her experience showed over and over! She enjoys her work in making this experience quite tolerable! Grateful for a person like her! Best, Scott

This facility is clean and efficient. The staff is very warm and friendly. I have donated here…read moremany times. Today I went there believing I had an appointment only to learn that I made a mistake and scheduled at another location. I arrived here two hours before they open and yet there was staff there working. They graciously came to the door and helped me correct my error. I arrived at the other location in time to complete the donation process. These people are very professional and make this process very easy to do. I highly recommend it!!

From the owner: Donate blood today at the OneBlood Ormond Beach Donor Center. Conveniently located near…read moreAdventHealth Daytona Beach and Granada Boulevard. Easily accessible for those in Tomoka Estates, Holly Hill, and North Peninsula. Make an impact in your community, and share your power to save lives.

I have recently become a certified Red Cross volunteer as Disaster Action Team in Central Florida…read more When one thinks about the Red Cross, usually mass disasters, such as hurricanes or earthquakes come to mind; however the Red Cross does FAR more than that for the community. The Red Cross responds to local disasters on a daily basis, such as house fires, which occur many times a day in Greater Central Florida. Teams respond with compassion, care, and assistance for those impacted by a disaster. Working with multiple agencies, the Red Cross makes sure that victims of disaster are set up with immediate care for temporary housing, food, counseling and so much more. This local chapter in Orlando has an amazing team in place, balancing logistics, client care, volunteers and also offers a plethora of courses to the community in a variety of fields, such as certification for CPR/First Aid and more. The road to becoming a certified volunteer is rigorous and there are many courses to complete, but so very worth the time invested. This local chapter is so well managed and truly worthy of a 5 star rating. If you find yourself in need of assistance, please reach out to the Red Cross. If you are looking for a great place to volunteer, the Red Cross will help you find a good 'fit' for what you are looking to do. Hands on disaster response was my choice, but there are a great many areas that are needed to support the operation in administration areas, hospitality areas and more. Please contact the Red Cross now if you wish to become a volunteer and you will be trained and ready when the need arises for activation of volunteers.