Everyone is nice, the employees seem to care about comfort. Very cold, so bring a sweater…read more Manager is super cool! Get paid today!!!

The people there were really nice and apologetic but- I went twice and both times it didn't work…read moreout bc of a mistake the tech made. The first time the phlebotomist punctured straight through my vein and didn't notice causing a lot of blood to gather under the skin. Large hematoma as a result and couldn't give until the bruise was gone. Came back a few weeks later and the phlebotomist made a mistake setting up the machine causing my blood to remain in the machine instead of returning to me. So now I've been deferred for 8 weeks! Because of this I have lost out on about $1500 right before Christmas when I was really counting on it.

The cpr and first aid and emergency oxygen. They are excellent. The instructor was excellent and…read morevery polite and respectful.

The American Red Cross, you may know them for their blood drives however they provide so much more…read morein services. Today I was at this office to attend multiple training's for the disaster services team. As a volunteer we can deploy when called to communities impacted by a variety of disasters. The recent Polar Vortex in WNY, shelters were opened and guess what, people are needed to provide assistance to those seeking shelters. The big hurricane or earthquake in another state or country, guess what volunteers from the Red Cross go down to provide assistance. That is people from your community giving their time to help those most in need. Other services the Red Cross provides include Sound the Alarm. This is a program where you can submit a request, no questions asked. (no income requirements, rental, homeowners, etc) Disaster Services volunteers and other trained volunteers will come to your home and install free smoke alarms into your home. These NEW alarms that follow the NYS guidelines (that change April 2019) have a 10 year lifespan and LED batteries that you are not required to change out every 6 months. Do you want to learn more how to be prepared for a natural disaster? How about a man-made disaster? Concerned on what actions to take with an active shooter? The Disaster Services volunteers offer a program, put together by NYS to teach you and your community how to prepare. Concerned about fire safety and your children? Disaster Services can come into your school or community center to teach the Pillowcase Program, a Disney sponsored, kid-friendly, kid-designed fire safety program and guess what, that isn't everything. You can CPR certification training, lifeguard training, babysitting and even a store so you can buy a fully stocked first act or other supplies you may need in the event of an emergency. So continue to give blood, there is always a need if that is your thing but also remember there are so many other ways you can help your community as well.

I've had two great experiencing donating blood at this location this year. The staff and volunteers…read morehave always been very friendly.

Everyone has off days but even when these guys do it's usually just that they forget to say 'thank…read moreyou' so I don't mind it much. The least enjoyable part of the experience is all the phone calls you get before and after. I've been coming here for years, but finally back into a groove of donating platelets; I'm pretty content with the experience. RapidPass to skip some of the before stuff, lots of movie options, charting to help remember what your system is (two-arm, squeeze with left for me), blankets, Tums for calcium, and many snacks to choose from- what could be better?

WARNING THIS PLACE IS NOT PROFESSIONAL…read more Phlebotomist looked about 12 years old and completely missed the vein. Went way too deep into the muscle, which hurts like a mf. Also, the wait here is crazy and when you finally do get up to the counter they will turn you away if they think you "Look anxious" or "Look hungry" (wtf) even if you pass the protein and vitals checks. Feels scammy, like they're trying to get different people each time so they don't have to keep paying out. Personally, I would avoid.

Your first appt expect it to take 2-3 hrs total. Mine was at 9am on a Saturday. Everything moving…read moreright along and I started my donation at 11:05 ending at 11:35. Had to wait 15 mins after and then on my way. Everyone was friendly. The nurse was amazing and super personable. You get super cold at the end of the donation so expect that you will shiver uncontrollably. I was told it's normal. Make sure u stay hydrated before the appt with electrolytes and have protein like beef jerky, nuts, etc. I was recommended by a friend to go here and I've recommended it to 3 others. It was a good experience and everything was explained well.

All they do is sit around and do nothing just playing on their phones. Loud and obnoxious. Have…read moreother employers do their work while they play on their phones.