When I lost my job and needed money fast I was nervous to donate plasma but I had a good experience…read morehere. People are nice. Takes a few hours to onboard but after that the initial donation takes about 45 min, an hour if you're not hydrated enough. The more hydrated you are the quicker the process. You get more money the more you weigh so it's nice to finally be a big girl somewhere. Some people I've met say they feel bad afterward, I never have but I eat and drink water before and after. It's usually cold so wear jeans. Of course during the day it's not as busy as after five, but they literally stay open to clients up until 6:59pm so they pretty much expect people to show up until that time. You can go up to twice a week with one day in between. I don't recommend walking there or like exercising before hand because if your heart rate is too high they won't take you. But you do have the option to rest for 15 min to see if it goes down. They even have a bus stop right in front of the complex. If you donate enough to receive 600 or more those don need to be counted as income on your taxes so remember that. Great option if you want free money for having plasma. Can't donate if you have seizures, on certain medication or have recently lived with someone with hepatitis c.

If u need a quick $100 in less than 3 hrs!…read more Very easy & helpful ! Plus you can go twice a week!

Excellent healing experience - not your typical massage, but the release will be atypical…read more Matthew is a talented healer who listens to your body (sometimes when you don't even realize what it was saying that until later! ) Personally i have a fair amount of head trauma (physical and mental ) . He has been a great help so far and its only been 2 sessions. I'll certainly be back for more. The office is mellow, clean and simple. Sometimes you may wait a few minutes for him to wrap up a session but thats cause he doesn't rush ! He cares and it shows.

Unbelievable results in just a few visits! Dx with RA and as a result damage to cartilage around…read moreknee. Tried cortisone injection with no success. By sheer luck stumbled upon Matthew. His gifts are considerable and feels magical. With pressure from a single point in my shoulder I am able now able to use my knee. Both of my parents were Medical Doctors and I have many doctors in my immediate family, so didn't look to oriental medicine first. However, I am a true believer in this specific case. Matthew is healing my knee with no medication. It's almost too good to be true. Almost don't want him to be discovered, he'll be too busy to see me.

Yesterday was my 1st time there. I was shocked to find the place clean & professional like. The…read morewait was close to 4 hrs. BP was fine although I had some unusual pain in my leg around the knee from an on the job injury recently. From the instructions of the lady that saw me, she requested that I take my meds for muscle aches that I hadn't picked up yet but after leaving the office, I would. I was confused because the meds would have been in my system but the pain couldn't be felt thru the bloodline? I informed the pharmacist about me donating blood & asked if the meds would be ok to take, 2 prescriptions? One of them the pharmacist said don't take until after 3 days of getting the plasma done. I did as instructed. I went back the next day & she took my pressure 2x's. I ran an hr late for my appointment. I was seen & when I got the BP checked the 1st time she said it was high & she would check it again. Ok, she did but this time she placed the BP cup around my arm & ask me to place my arm with the cup down to my side. It was then on my left arm. The results she said was high. I immediately thought something was wrong the way she taken my BP. I begin to feel something isn't right & an uncomfortable feeling about that visit ran over me. She requested that I return tomorrow. When I made the call to report what had happened, I was told that she had placed in the system a rejection to come back. From the call, I was told that I would receive a call but the person language was very bad. Not very good English spoken. I called another location & this person looked me up & told me that I can return tomorrow. This is. professional medical team, at least I hoped & thought. Why would she informed me to place my arm down for an inaccurate BP reading? I knew this was wrong & it will show an inaccurate reading. One star is for the appearance of the place & the other star is for how professional it appeared. Lord Jesus, I need you ever hr everyday because it could have been far worse on Bullard Ave. That incident took away stars I wanted to give. I requested to speak to the nurse but instead of the nurse was the EMT who then put my prescriptions into the computer. The EMT never said that I couldn't come back in the system I believed nor by a verbal reason but that I could return tomorrow. Her demeanor was more about typing notes than speaking directly to me.

I got as far as the office staff, who were as knowledgeable as they can be seeing as their…read morecorporate offices aren't providing them with all the information they need to be even more effective at their jobs. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Even when it was realized that the New Donor website wasn't working, I was able to reschedule for the next day.

I have been coming here regularly for the past two years. It's so easy to schedule your…read moreappointments online that I go ahead and schedule the entire year. They are quick and efficient too. Generally out within under an hour. Consistent with a great variety of post blood giving snacks too. I think the staff here tends to rotate but they are all friendly and do a great job.

Since I live on the Westbank, but work on the Eastbank, I figured I would visit the Harvey location…read moreof The Blood Center today on my way home. My iron was actually at a decent level to donate - yay! The gentleman who greeted me went through the usual tests (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) and the questionairre. He also gave me a free t-shirt and some coupons to local attractions. While these weren't expected or necessary, I gladly took them... after all, free is free! I was then shown to my seat. There is a tiny TV up against the wall, with the local news on to pass the time. The tech hooked me up and the 15-20 minute donation was a piece of cake. It wasn't until I stood up that I felt a little light headed and he helped me sit back down. Everyone was super helpful in making me feel 100% within a few minutes. This isn't a normal reaction to donating blood, so don't let me scare anyone off... just be sure to eat prior to donating, which is something I neglected to do besides a salad at lunch 5 hours beforehand. Despite my little "episode" post-donation, I'll certainly return in 8 weeks. The staff is exceptionally hospitable and care about what they do. I'm happy to finally be putting my O negative blood to good use, as I haven't really been keeping up with my regular donations since moving down here (used to donate to the Red Cross in Indiana). Also, no appointment required for a regular blood donation! Not sure if they require appointments for plasma and other donations.

I can't say enough positive things about this clinic! I spent 4 weeks here for a PA school clinical…read morerotation, learning from Dr. Luis Espinoza and the whole team. He really cares about ensuring patients understand their condition, and empowering them with their treatment options. He's a great listener, clinician, and surgeon. If I needed orthopedic care, I would absolutely come back to see him. Dr. Andrea Espinoza does a fantastic job on the pulmonology and lifestyle medicine side, and so does the physical therapy team up front. They've got you covered!

I have been a patient of Dr. Espinoza's for many years and many operations and procedures. I have…read morealso been a patient of their Physical Therapy Team on several occasions and I can't say enough great things about either one of them. They are all kind, caring and truly concerned about your health needs and are willing to help you in any way they can. The offices are immaculate along with the bathrooms and everyone is wearing a mask at all times. The office personnel are courteous and friendly along with being helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Espinoza, and his wonderful Assistant Shelly, along with the entire Staff for all of your Orthopedic needs.

I try to donate regularly and this location makes it easy. They're located on Lakeshore Drive among…read moreUNO's buildings, and are easy to find. There's lots of available parking too. The staff is professional, friendly, and makes the visits pleasant. The swag is always a plus, and if you donate prior to 8/3/19, you will he entered into a drawing for a trip to Disney!

I highly recommend this practice - all staff are friendly and professional and ensure you…read moreunderstand procedures before beginning any work. All work has been excellent, and I have experienced no problems afterwards - unlike past experiences at other offices. Dr. Patella is also excellent at making follow-up calls to ensure patient is not experiencing any discomfort after procedures. Sorry I didn't find out about this practice years ago.

Best Dental Experience! Highly recommended by folks I know,…read moreand now highly recommended by me. Amazing results, no complaints, and overly satisfied with my experience in there care.

Ochsner Blood Center Jefferson Hwy Location Great…read moreprofessionals, friendly, efficient, and accommodating Relaxing, comfortable environment

I just donated at the Ochsner main campus and the experience was painless - well except for a minor…read moreneedle stick. The ladies here were welcoming and got me in and out in a very reasonable amount of time. Their blood supply is short right now and the need is great. Please consider donating if you're able and feel comfortable being out and about during COVID. They were super hygienic and I felt safe being there. Everyone was masked, gloved, and there was an ample supply of hand sanitizer. And the swag is nothing to scoff at - a voucher for a 10-12 pound frozen turkey from Rouses and a v-neck t-shirt with an awesome local design. They had masks and crew neck tees as well.