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Memorial Blood Centers - St. Paul Donor Center

4.0 (7 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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In the midst of my spa treatment during a double red cell donation.
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Great place. Great people. I'm always asked if I'm comfortable and if everything is all right. I'm partial to the double red donation as I consider that my free spa (heat pads on my shoulders and arm plus a blanket) and I get to kick back and read. The double red is a interesting process and since it gets more of the critical blood they need, I only can give every 4 months so its not a big commitment. Plus when I'm done, it's snack time : ) My only reason for 4 stars is that if you are a gay man, they(or any other place) don't allow you to donate. I know gay couples who have been in 20+ year long loving and committed relationships who can't donate and straight friends who think with their you know what who can. That's wrong. So anyway, if you can, please donate. Yelp is mostly about food but blood also has a short shelf life so the need is always there.

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American Red Cross Blood Services - Chillin... painless!

American Red Cross Blood Services

5.0(3 reviews)
10.4 mi

Gave blood here and had a wonderful experience from greeting to check in, from donating to…read morerecovery, the staff and facility were excellent. Upon entering, I was immediately offered a snack and drink. I was about 20 minutes early for my appointment and waited less than 3 minutes to be brought into the check in process. Check in was smooth, especially if you fill in the form online before getting to your appointment. My assistant through the process was great. Very customer focused. Making sure I was feeling ok. Making sure she accommodated my needs with regard to needle sticks and sight of blood. Huge array of snacks and drinks for your recovery. I actually stayed there a bit longer in one of their lounge chairs and finished my book. Great experience!!

Came here to donate blood yesterday and it was a really smooth experience…read more The place is clean and organized. There's a cute resting area with snacks, beverages, magazines, a fireplace, and comfortable chairs where you chill and eat cookies for 15 minutes after you donate. They also have a huge library of dvds for the people donating platelets which takes 2-3.5 hours. A regular blood donation takes about 30 minutes all-in. The nurses were really nice and will chat with you to keep you distracted from the massive needle in your arm, and my nurse brought me a couple of cranberry juices to keep me from getting lightheaded. She also did a great job with the needle, it was honestly pretty much painless! There's a free parking lot, same lot as the Festival Foods store, and they accept walk-ins but you can also make appointments online! You can donate blood every 8 weeks; it's a nice thing to do on a day off to 1. Be a good person and 2. Eat some free Oreos... so get at it!

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American Red Cross Blood Services - Outside. In a strip mall. Plus, there is lots of parking here.

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BioLife Plasma Services

BioLife Plasma Services

2.3(38 reviews)
9.4 mi

I accidentally hit no on the questionnaire when it should have been yes, I immediately knew what I…read moredid the second I did it but there was no way to go back to correct it. I was then told I needed to wait to see the one nurse on staff. There were a number of people ahead of me waiting to get physicals, etc. so I had to wait my turn for this quick fix. Absolutely ridiculous! This needs to change so other personnel can correct issues like this?!

On February 3rd ,2026 I went for my first time to this location to donate plasma. After going…read morethrough the process I came across the last step which was getting my physical done by a lady. She welcomed me in her office and was told to get on the table for her to start( I have physical therapy limitations) that had prohibited from me getting on the table and was looking for assistance either by her or something like a step stool, but she didn't offer for any help not even physically assisting me. She stated there was no stools in the area and that at the very minimum I should try to get on the bed, these where also the same beds used for the lobbies that ifni cant get up in the office the lobbies would be the same. Then she proc not tell me that do to my phys diagnosis I wouldn't be able to donate because that diagnosis neeeds for plasma to be used as well. I stated to her I've had it all my life and 10 years ago I had given plasma with no problem. overall the experience was sadning considering that couldn't even something as simple as a step stool ( I'm 5'3) that step stool could have made a positive impact, but she didn't even bother going the extra mile. So I have people are in decent condition because they won't give you a lending hand. ( literally)

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Memorial Blood Centers - Eden Prairie Donor Center

3.6(5 reviews)
13.5 mi

I went to donate my 70th or so pint of blood at Memorial Blood Centers - Eden Prairie location…read more The appointment is easy to make and I was nicely greeted at the door. Target used to bring them onsite in downtown Minneapolis, but since COVID, I have had to go to branch locations. I have been to the Bloomington location, but I usually go to Eden Prairie. Fill out the questionnaire before you go to save about 5-10 minutes. You get there for a pre-screening where they test your iron, blood pressure and temp. Then they take you to the back and it is about 10 minutes for me after sitting in the lounge donation chair and I finish. The team members drawing blood are always very nice and after donating, they have a nice waiting room where they would like you to sit and have some snacks after donating to make sure you don't faint or anything. I usually have a couple Diet Cokes and a bag or two of white cheddar popcorn. They have lots of cookies and plenty of beverages on hand as well. An easy way to donate your time for life giving resources.

I have donated here three times and have recommended it to others. It is clean (though the chairs…read moreare starting to look a little grim), the snacks are good, and everything is spaced out well so that I feel pretty safe mid-pandemic. But what I really like are the people. The phlebotomists are knowledgeable and have been willing to answer all my questions and let me talk while the donation is going on (which helps calm my nerves b/c I don't like needles). And the front desk people are incredibly warm and friendly. They always make me feel welcome, and they are attentive after the donation.

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Memorial Blood Centers - Eden Prairie Donor Center - Inside Memorial Blood Center

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