*******B E W A R E*********…read more ONE BLOOD FAILED TO HONOR MY REWARDS CARD!!! I donated blood (again) at One Blood Dale Mabry office April 2. Was given rewards card---as usual. On my member log-in page my card NEVER gave me the $20 I was PROMISED....the $20 card I was GIVEN BY ONE BLOOD STAFF....the $20 rewards that are ALL OVER THE OFFICE...their WEBPAGE...and my member portal!!! ******FRAUD******* After 6 days I called One Blood Orlando HQ----no reply from 2 agents I've dealt with in past. One (Salman Warsi), emailed that the policy was changed and monthly donors DO NOT GET REWARDS: "Starting 03/30, therapeutic donors who donate before the 56 day window are not eligible to receive rewards. The general and challenge rewards are tied to the standard whole blood eligibility of every 56 days. eGift Card rewards are only provided when donations occur within that eligibility window. If a donation happens before the 56 day window, even if it is doctor recommended, it does not quality for rewards." NOWHERE IN THEIR OFFICE.... in my portal....or on their WEBPAGE was this "CHANGE IN POLICY" posted!!!!! THIS IS FRAUDULENT....reude.....immortal...and very poor public relations!!! I've given over 2 gallons in recent months! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED----ONE BLOOD IS NOT TRUTHFUL, LEGAL, FORTHCOMING or even respectful of their donors!!! Instagram lists several local alternatives for blood donations. If ONE BLOOD treats others like they did me....soon they will lose donors and their credibility will fly out the door like their job security. ****ONE OF WORST EXPERIENCES I'VE HAD WITH A "CHARITABLE" ORGANIZATION. ********

Having a high hematocrit level during a recent blood test, my Dr. recommended I go donate blood to…read morereduce it a bit. So I made an appointment on Onebloods website. Very easy to use... and they had several open appointment times that made it very convenient. When I arrived, had a little bit of paperwork to do, and a tablet based questionaire for some easy questions. They took me back and I met my phlebotomist. Her name was Val... and she was awesome. Answered any questions I had, was very friendly and made me very comfortable. She did a excellent "stick"... got the vein on the first try... and took what she needed. She kept me entertained the whole! Really a great experience. If you would like to donate, this is a great location to do it at... although I have never had a bad experience on the Big Red Bus either. They all do a good job! Highly recommended!

I like this place. The lady at the front is sweet and always so happy to see me and knows my name…read more I come in as often as I can to donate platelets and they all make you feel appreciated. The nurses in the back are very professional and know their stuff. No one likes to be poked. Let's face it that's why most people won't even try. These guys are great!!! The last time I was there I hardly felt a thing. I've only almost passed out once (my fault for not eating prior) and they were quick to take care of me. Within 15 minutes I was out the door, feeling fine and back to work. So before you go...EAT before coming, make sure you are hydrated and take it easy afterwards.

One of the friendliest and most professional blood centers around. The staff is very experienced…read moreand knows how to make you feel welcome and comfortable. There is a health screening and a iron check. One Blood is about to get a new system that does away with the finger stick for iron count. The collection process for whole blood is fast. I believe this center offers other types such as double red cell or platelets.

One Blood Team was excellent and Parrot Club Team were exceptional…read more This is my 2nd year in Florida, & 2nd Blood drive with One Blood, l was greeted by the team, Clara, Jennifer, and Caroline, after a quick check in, l had a beautiful view of golf course, Clara was my phlebotomist and did a great job, also Team leader "Jennifer" are very good at what they do, and very dedicated. Caroline, was new and observed process. I know l missed one Techs. name l apologize. I was so impressed, l resigned for March, with Parrot Club Team.

I've been donating blood for 40 years, so many gallons I've lost track, but after visiting the…read moreoffice for OneBlood in Lady Lake, I may have to stop! The staff attempting to so disorganized and slow that I left before ever giving blood. Wasted my time with this organization, DONATE TO THE RED CROSS.

Gave blood here for the first time in awhile. First time I have ever in Florida…read more I just want to say that everyone should donate blood, you're not only doing something to save a person's life but you get treated like a princess (or prince) when you are doing it. They give you soda and snacks, free t-shirt and whatever else they have free available at the time. I received a free ticket to the strawberry festival. The person who drew my blood was absolutely amazing older woman. We ended up talking about prostitutes in Portland, OR at one point. Great conversation by the way! After giving blood I started to feel light headed and getting a cold sweat, nearly blacked out. (It tends to happen with me because the blood takes FOREVER to get out of me and especially when I haven't donated in awhile, so it probably wont happen to you). Once they noticed it, they were right on top of it with a wet cloth on my forehead and neck. They brought down my chair so I was lying down and held the sprite for me to drink it and got me a rice crispies treat until it went away. This was the best place to give blood I have been to so far! ADORED it. Everyone go donate NOW!

Get different staff who know how to stick. The team leader is always on the phone while sticking…read moreplatelets and they ignore donors who come in the door.

This was a wonderful donating experience the staff there are beyond helpful and ki d ladies i will…read morereturn when my 6 weeks is up, thank you again one blood

I always have a great experience with OneBlood. They make the process as simple as they can and…read moreshow tremendous gratitude to each donor. Donating is a relatively simple way to make a significant difference in someone's life. Injuries, transfusions for surgery, cancer and more keeps the pressure up on the need for blood. The entire process takes under thirty minutes and it's painless. On your way out you can grab a fun T-Shirt and a small gift card to one of your favorite stores or restaurants as a special "Thank you."

efore you donate blood here you should know that these companies make hundreds of dollars reselling…read morethe blood you give. In return, you get 2 cookies and a gift card. Mrore about the gift card later. I'm a middle-aged man. There's no way anyone could mistake me for a woman. I filled out the form and stated that I was a man. The interviewer asked if I was a man. And then after all that, he asked me, "Are you pregnant?"! I'm surprised he didn't ask if I was menstruating or lactating or had had a hysterectomy. Would he have asked a woman if she had erectile dysfunction or prostate problems? So if you refuse to go along in any way with this woke transgender nonsense, I suggest you stay away from One blood. Let me add that the interviewer looked like they were still in High School. Rather than asking adults about their sex lives (which they did, and will do to you and record your answers into their database), they should be working as hamburger jockeys at McDonalds. I doubt you want to discuss your private sex life with a kid who looks like they just attended their senior prom. Now to the gift cards. Surprisingly, people aren't motivated to give their blood to a company that resells it a huge profit if the donors get nothing in return but 2 cookies. Shocking, right? So Oneblood offers gift cards - for a fraction of the amount that they make off you. But do you get them when you give blood? Nope. They publicize that you get an "egift card at donation." I bet you think an "egift card" is a gift card like any other gift card and that you can walk out of Oneblood and stop at a Starbucks to redeem it on your way home. Well, think again. An "egift card" is a piece of paper with a code on it. A day or two later after being asked if you are a pregnant man, you have to go online, enter your birthdate (I'm surprised they didn't ask me If I were a man who was presently breastfeeding and how many sex partners I've had in the last six months!), enter a 13 digit (!) code, and maybe if the site is working, you might get a gift card delivered to you. By that time, you and all the other possibly pregnant men will have lost your patience and sworn never to go through this nonsense again. I mean, what guy has the time if he's too busy giving birth, right? I will never donate blood again. I already knew the whole thing was a profit-making ripoff of average good-hearted people, but this experience just told me how much worse it is than that.

Briana exceptional Totally painless…read moreWonderful patient empathy 2nd time having her do the finger prick n blood donation took 7 min Not my favorite place to visit but she made it a delight Rkkjr

I recently donated platelets in Fort Myers, FL after being offered a free T-shirt and a $50 eGift…read moreCard. Instead, I only received a $20 gift card. I called Customer Service and left a detailed message, but no one returned my call. After two days, I finally reached a representative named Michelle. I explained the situation, and she told me they were not going to honor the offer that had been advertised. I then asked to speak with a supervisor, Giovanna. I was told she was unavailable but would call or email me back. I was also told that if I wanted to file a complaint, I would simply be transferred back to Customer Service to leave yet another voicemail. I don't understand why it's so easy to reach someone when they need your blood or platelets, and everyone is friendly and helpful. But when it's time to honor the incentives they promised, suddenly no one is available and no one returns your calls. This experience has been extremely disappointing. I believe organizations should stand behind the offers they make and treat donors with the same respect after the donation as they do before it. I'll be sharing my experience on social media so others are aware and can make informed decisions.

The person I spoke to on the phone was very rude and short with me. I called to ask about a plasma…read moredonation and if I needed to schedule an appointment. The lady that answered asked me if I was trying to get paid for the donation. I had no idea about compensation for such a donation so I asked what I had to do to receive compensation. The lady rudely responded with then you are calling the wrong place sweety... and hung up. I didn't get to ask any further questions. Here I am trying to make a donation and some biitch thinks I'm trying to mooch money off of a donation and hangs up. So ya. Fuck this place

First time giving blood. Came to the location on recommendation from a relative and a doctor…read more This place is clean, professional, and well staffed. The donation was effortless, fast, efficient and painless. I was attended to by Jose, who was professional, caring and very efficient. He is a definite asset to this organization. My hat off to this dedicated facility.

Interesting hospital. I was there in August and again in November for surgeries. In August I had a…read morevery early arrival time and overall a very pleasant experience. Everything went smoothly from check in, pre op, surgery and post op. I spent the night and received excellent care from a very well staffed and professional nursing team. I provided a very positive review on their web site. My second visit was scheduled late morning at 10:30 arrival. I will never accept a late morning surgery appointment again. First every parking spot was full. A five level garage provided not one open space. Eventually I found a car leaving in front of the women's care entrance. This was at the other end of the hospital from where I was told to enter near the south garage. I had no idea how to get back to the surgery check in. I entered the women's entrance and told the security guard I needed to get back to the south garage entrance. He radioed a man in a golf cart to meet me at the entrance and take me back to the surgery area. I told him the hospital website said there was valet parking near the children's emergency area. He said that was no longer being offered. My surgery lasted longer than the doctor told us and by the time I arrived in recovery and then post op I was the only patient in post op area. The nurses were all leaving and saying good night to other nurses. My nurse was the only one there. The motion lighting in the other tented rooms were turning off. As I was getting dressed to leave the nurse told my wife to bring the car to a different door to pick me up for the drive home. As I had dropped her off at the surgery entrance at 10:30, seven and a half hours earlier, she had no idea where our car was except my description of it parked across from the women's entrance. The nurse was so pleasant and helpful she offered my wife a wheelchair and took her to the security desk to call for the golf cart courtesy driver. Unfortunately, both the nurse and my wife learned that service goes home at 4:00. It's now 6:30. So now the only nurse in post op pushed my wife in a wheelchair the entire length of the hospital to the women's section to get our car. I sat by myself in a chair with now one light on waiting for the nurse to return. There are 6 handicapped parking spaces outside the surgery entrance. And perhaps 10 non handicapped spaces. Arriving late morning you will not find a parking spot. There are no reserved for surgery parking spots. As patients are released the assigned nurses go home and the area pretty much shuts down for the night. Very poor arrangement. The staff readily acknowledges that parking is horrible but apparently that's where it ends. The Doctors have a reserved parking area. The patients including surgeries are left to fend for yourself self. My future hospital needs will be at Tampa General or St Joe South.

Very disappointing experience with the ER staff. My family member was brought in by ambulance, and…read moreour entire family was scared and worried. We completely understand visitor restrictions, but PCT Noah told the patient's mother, "Oh, do whatever you want," and then said, "I've told y'all multiple times, but I guess y'all don't want to follow instructions," in a very condescending tone. As I was leaving, Nurse Hayley said they were going to call security. Our family remained calm the entire time. We were not arguing, threatening anyone, or causing a disturbance. We were simply trying to support our loved one during a very emotional moment. There was no reason to make us feel like we were a threat. Hospital policies should absolutely be enforced, but they can be enforced with compassion, professionalism, and respect. They were working the feomt desk of ER this afternoon

This is the best place to give your life blood to the people that really need your donations. Linda…read moreis the one that answers the phone makes the appointment's, makes coffee, cookies and goes around to make sure everyone is doing OK love her. Richey has been there 20 + years he is the best at drawing blood and is painless as is Jeanie. They need all kinds of types blood but O- is the one that is needed badly. I have given 2 gallons of life blood since I started couple years ago. If you only have a few minute's stop and give red blood, but if you have and hour come try platelets and watch a movie and eat cookies. Save a life!

My husband went to the bus they had at the Walmart in The Villages, FL the other day. They yelled…read moreat him for being a bit dehydrated but that's okay. Lol They were so friendly and nice! He was glad to be able to donate. He has O- blood and is an active donor whenever he's able. This was his first donation here in FL.