I am so glad we have a Memorial Blood Center Downtown. For a gal like myself who works DT and…read moredoesn't drive, this is super convenient. Like most difficult things in life (going to the dentist, working out, getting a haircut), people are more prone to doing them if they are convenient. Marquette and 7th is centrally located, and accessible by skyway, too! The techs are friendly and professional, and always do a great job. Their new receptionist is really nice, though I miss their old one. Stop in to do a good deed, eat a tasty cookie, and grab some Taco Bell on your way back to the office. Also, have Jen draw your blood - she's the best!

Convenient location and friendly and staff. Everything is clean and the beds are super comfortable…read morewhich is much different than donating in some random place at other blood donation centers. I preferred them because of that and they are more local. Jen did a great job sticking me and if you are taking longer than 15 minutes, they will stop the donation. I was there for less than an hour total for my first donation.

Of the handful of Red Crosses I've been to, this one is easily the nicest. It's three floors and…read morethe donor room rivals places who's names end in 'Blood Center.' They're not too fond of walk-ins it turns out.

In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis, I knew it was better than a good idea to donate blood. I made…read morethe appointment online and went in two days later. Appointments before 8AM? Yep! That meant I got in and out fairly quickly. The folks here are professional and friendly, something I appreciate when needles are involved. I felt like I was helping others and everyone there made me feel very appreciative!

Out pt. I could not walk to my appt, so the VA has escort service. Someone was there in under 5…read moreminutes to wheel me to my appt. They signed me in to the clinic, got me settled in a chair, and was so polite and cheerful the whole time.

I visited the Emergency Room on 11/8 and had the best experience I've ever had at a VA hospital. I…read moream not from the area and could not find any urgent cares open past 9PM. Dr. Lee and the nurse on staff were extremely thorough, kind, and helpful. I am so incredibly impressed with the Emergency Department team in Minneapolis! I was in and out with relief in an hour.

Not many things in life are as easy as pie and have the potential to safe a life…read more Registering with the National Marrow has the potential to save a life, and takes no longer than thirty seconds. I can't even eat a slice of cherry pie in under thirty seconds! I decided to look up bone marrow donation somewhat on a whim, after reading 'The Emperor of All Maladies' which is a fantastic biography of cancer in which the principal patient has Acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The portrait of this particular cancer that the doctor/author portrays is downright chilling. After filling out information online, a cheek swabbing kit was promptly sent, along with some other information and brochures. I swabbed and sent, it's as easy as 1-2-3-4 (there are four cheek swabs.) I've received all three of my 'welcome e-mails' that detail different aspects of the process and provide some warmth and optimism, without being overbearing. I may be called in six days, six months, six years, or perhaps never, but am I ever glad that I am there in case anyone needs me. If you haven't checked out the Registry's website, please do! There are videos and more much more information about the process and how you can help.

22 years ago when my father was diagnosed with leukemia, his only option for treatment was…read moreparticipating in clinical trials and being a guinea pig for experimental drugs. When the National Marrow Donor Program began in 1987, there were no family matches nor enough donors in the database to provide him with the possibility of having a marrow transplant. Twenty years (as well as my father) have passed since then, and there are still several thousand people each day searching this database for a possible life-saving match. Twenty years have passed and there is still very little awareness of how easily we can all potentially save the life of someone close to us or that of a complete stranger. A few years back when I was at the Gilroy Garlic Festival, I participated in a donor drive which cost me nothing, provided shade from the blazing sun, treated my to cookies and juice, and pained me only for a second while they took a small blood sample. This past year, I was notified that I might be a potential match for someone in need of bone marrow. What took only 30 minutes out of my day could be the first step toward helping another human being live out the rest of his or her life. Disease strikes when you least expect it, even if you live healthily. At the age of 45, with three children and a house that was still being paid for, never having smoked a cigarette in his life, exercising regularly and leading a completely "dry" life, my dad was told he had six months to live. That is not nearly enough time to rally all your friends together to find a marrow match, yet thousands of people are given the same death sentence by their physicians regularly. Lots of very generous people plan to do their part once they are dead by donating their organs. Wouldn't it be great to save someone else's life while still retaining your own? :) Within the next month, there are 17 donor drives within 100 miles of San Francisco and 31 donor drives within 100 miles of New York. Please take a moment to visit this link where you can find donor drives in your area by providing your zip code: http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Join_the_Donor_Registry/Join_in_Person/index.html If you have any questions about joining the National Marrow Donor Registry, please click here: http://www.marrow.org/HELP/Join_the_Donor_Registry/FAQs_about_Joining_the_Registry/index.html Since 1987, the National Marrow Donor Program has helped more than 25,000 people receive bone marrow or cord blood transplants. Please consider giving them your support!!

who writes a review about a blood center?? apparently, i do…read more we usually go to blood drives at a brewery. not for the free beer, but because donating is a good thing. ok, fine. we also wanted to get entered in the Vikings/Packers giveaway (go Bears!) (yes, Da Bears) we couldn't make it to a brewery drive this time. so, we decided to go directly to the donor center. it was a thursday evening and not very busy. this could partially be due to the nasty weather outside. the donation center is very clean with plenty of seating and donation chairs. our appointments were at 5 and 5:15. we got there around 4:45.we were both checked in and in a screening room within a few minutes. screening went quickly and a few minutes later, we were sitting in donation chairs. the staff was very professional and skilled. my wife has horrible veins (her words, not mine. well.... kind of mine). they're skinny, tend to blow out, and roll like a dinghy caught in an ocean storm. but, her phlebotomist nailed it on the first stick. overall a great experience at this Memorial Blood donation center. for anyone in the area, please consider donating. there's always a need for blood! and after donating, hit up Kajiken right down the road for a great bowl of ramen!

From the owner: Let our friendly and knowledgeable staff welcome you to our Richfield Donor Center. This space…read morefeatures free Wi-Fi access, delicious snacks and drinks after your donation, and free on-site parking! Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC), operated by New York Blood Center Enterprises, is one of the largest community-based, nonprofit blood collection and distribution organizations in the United States. MBC operates 10 donor centers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and provides blood products, accredited reference lab services, infectious disease testing, and IVF/Reproductive Medicine services to 41 area hospitals. Visit the About Us section on our website to learn more.

Reaching a goal is more than crossing a finish line, it's watching the seed you planted grow into…read morestrength, discipline, and pride. A thousand miles didn't just carry me forward, they transformed me. Every pedal stroke was a promise kept to myself, and now I stand at the end not just accomplished, but unstoppable. Completing the Great Cycle Challenge and reaching 1,000 miles wasn't only about the distance, it was about riding for something bigger, to help fight kids' cancer. Every mile I rode carried hope for children and families facing the hardest battles of their lives, and every donation fueled research that could change their future. That purpose pushed me through the tough days, and it's what makes this finish line feel like the start of something even greater.

Had appointment at 1:45. I checked in with rude lady. Said I was set. After waiting for 30 minutes…read moreI asked another lady who came in after rude lady who left. Said no sign of me checked in. Really not sure how that could happen. Rude lady didnt do her job. Too busy being rude to do her job I guess. Wasted my time. Place is a joke.

Went in for a doctor requested test and was taken back within minutes. The entire process was less…read morethan 15 minutes, with no appointment. I called 2 days later to inquire about when the results would get to my doctor and left a message. Sally called me back the next morning and left a voicemail apologizing for missing my original call. She left me her direct number to call back. I did, and she got the information she needed to look into my results. Then, she called me back within 15 minutes with an update. Although the voicemail prompting message on the LabCorp line is way too long, I really appreciated the call back. I felt like I received personalized service and not like another number in line.

I have been donating blood here for over 15 years. The staff are always so friendly. I come in…read moreevery 16 weeks to donate a double unit of my universal life saving O-. I really like the lobby remodel they did a few years ago, really opens it up and it's a more welcoming vibe. I donate early in the morning so it's usually pretty quiet in the lobby and back in the donation area. My phone usually cooperates when I do the questions at home and take a picture of the QR code. I appreciate that this feature was added a couple years ago!! Before you could do the questions but you were to print out the verification. Now you get a QR code and the option to email it to yourself. On occasion they give out short or long sleeve t-shirts for donating. I've also received a couple of Give a Pint Get a Pint cards. They have great snacks & beverage options in the little cantina where you're supposed to wait after your donation. The phlebotomist always asks what color bandage you want? I can always make my next appointment with the friendly receptionist before I leave. Thanks Memorial Blood for making saving lives such an easy thing to do!

This is a fairly spacious, clean and well run center. The donation process was quick (so was the…read moreiDonate QR code) and Christine was pretty pleasant, the kind of person that you can almost forgive for stabbing you in the arm They also get bonus points for refreshments, Coke and La Croix, Cookie Cart, and White Cheddar popcorn!

Daphne is a fabulous, experienced phlebotomist. A total pro and has a good attitude. I came here…read morefor a blood test to become a breastmilk donor. I had gone to other Quest locations closer to when I live and run into problems - one location wasn't even present on the map where iPhone map app said it should be! The Edina location refused to serve me near closing time AFTER turning me away the first time I came in when they refused to recognize my lab order paperwork. That was a nightmare and a major waste of my time. It was refreshing to arrive and get the labs done without a hassle or long wait time. Daphne says she has many (was it 20?) years experience and it shows with the well oiled machine she runs.

Per the website they are open until 4pm and allow Walkins. I walked in at 3:30. Checked in. Sat…read moredown only to be told they aren't taking walkins after 3pm. However that's not what the website states. A huge inconvenience for anyone showing up for testing. UPDATE: today I walked in on a Tuesday morning and Latonya assisted me. I was seen in 15 minutes. Took 5 minutes to knock the test out and she was awesome. Very kind and personable.