Love it been going there for about 3 years now! They have…read moresnacks and iPad to watch movies while you donate!

The staff at Canventa really take good care of you by making sure you feel welcomed, heard, and…read morealso making sure that all of your questions are answered. The environment is extremely clean, and staff are attentive and highly communicative. I really appreciate Mariann & Andrew for making my experience smooth and pain free. I went in for a screening done by Andrew and got approved fast for the bone marrow donation. Then scheduled and did my bone marrow 3 weeks later and my PA Lenny and Nurse Mariann made the whole process quick, easy, and as pain free as can be. I was well informed of all the risks and benefits and how I stand to benefit and how others will and I felt that it made me feel more comfortable to donate. Please do check them out if you have the time, energy, and the willingness to do either their bone marrow or white blood cell donation as you will get paid quickly, and be very welcomed. Thanks Andrew, Mariann, Lenny!

I liked it here. Comfortable and a nice setting to donate at. Pro-tip: be hydrated before going. It…read morehelps to keep the actual donating process moving along!

Never had any medical problems. They re-schedule me and are generous with snacks and water…read more Good way to make extra money 100%

The PPA in Berkeley procures blood and bone marrow for research with payment "for your time". They…read moreschedule donors during the mornings on Monday-Thursday so the products can be shipped fresh to the contracting laboratories. Plan to spend quite a while at the first visit filling out your medical history, including any prescriptions you take. If you pass the written screening, small samples of blood will be taken and tested for HIV and hepatitis. Once they are screened, which takes a business day, they will call to schedule your donation. A great thing: if you had questionable historyy from your distant past such that the Red Cross will not accept your blood, it will not disqualify you from donating as long as you never contracted anything. Nawid at the front desk and Barbie who explains and takes the blood are both very personable and effective. A doctor takes the bone marrow from two points in the hip bones. PPA prefers consistent donors, and will call you to ask if you'd like to come in again at the time blood or bone marrow has been replenished in your body. Payment is made in cash immediately afterwards, and was much more than the amount listed on the agreement form which must be signed at each donation. That amount may have been for plasma donation in their TN office. Rather than donate plasma, if you want to help medical science and yourself financially as well, I highly recommend PPA!

The staff is extremely slow here. Patients are waiting with no updates, no apologies for the short…read morestaff and long waits. Some patients come in reeking of marijuana and nothing is said. Overall, just not the best experience & not worth the headache and inconvenience.

The staff here are amazing personnel and very competent in their work. It is always a wonderful…read moreexperience to come in and be greeted by my first name. I've had no issues They are very professional and I recommend this site if you want to donate plasma.

I donated whole blood at this Vitalant blood donation location last Friday morning. The last time…read moreI donated blood was back in 2009 at this same location when it used to be Blood Center of the Pacific. I was so happy when the front desk receptionist Denise was able to retrieve the records of my previous visits on her computer. Denise was very friendly and helpful. The medical staff, I think her name was Keisha, was very friendly when she spoke with me in the interview room and very skillfully trained when she both prepared me for and performed my blood transfusion. The whole procedure took about 15 minutes and there was no pain or discomfort. After my transfusion, I entered the snack area and had a few bags of free snacks and a bottle of water, as was recommended. I had a very pleasant visit at Vitalant. I feel really good for having donated blood because my blood can be available for people who really need it.

The blood donation itself was fine. Being barraged with emails, paper mail, phone calls & low…read morequality voicemails was not fine...I had to remove myself from their lists multiple times, and when I emailed "Susan" directly letting her know the non-stop pressure to donate was excessive, she responded with "sure, we can remove you from our communications. Also, let me know what day and time works for you to come donate again." I was baffled. They're relentless and it only made me want to never deal with them again. I won't be donating through them anymore.

They need to work on loyalty and appreciation for their volunteers. They should learn how to thank…read moresomeone who supports them and their programs.

Whoa....I can't believe my last review of WCRC was in 2008! Well It is now 2017 and I'm still…read morealive and kicking after two diagnoses of cancer. First of all they have moved into a new building in Berkeley. I've sent the corrected info twice but Yelp has not yet updated it. The new building is quite spacious. A large meeting room for support groups, another largish room for belly dance classes and/or workshops, offices and a very roomy kitchen with plenty of cupboards for every day stuff and additional storage space as well. I've been attending weekly support meetings for nearly ten years. I have been fortunate to have my cancer be stable...I can never be cured or go into remission. I still receive regular treatments, tests and drugs . Like many people living with cancer I hate the term "battling" cancer. That translates as warfare. I see cancer as more of a pesky visitor that won't leave. WCRC offers individual counseling, workshops and classes. Although primarily geared for women some of the workshops i.e.. medical marijuana and other workshops are open to men as well. Some workshop topics include nutrition, banning sugar from your diet, drawing journal writing to name a few. They also have art exhibits from local women artists...the subjects and media type vary...photographs, paintings, drawings, weavings and more. They also offer referral to supplemental treatments like acupuncture, acupressure, counseling and other issues. When I was first diagnosed a volunteer would phone me every week to check in with me. That was so helpful at a time when I felt very alone and bewildered. Currently I am in a weekly support group.....see website for groups and meeting times. Although some of the members in my group have passed away, their presence is still felt and our memories of them will remain. It feels safe and comforting to be with others who are going through similar treatment, tests, scans, radiation, surgery, doctor visits and reactions from others. There is really no one else who can understand what you are going through other than "fellow" cancer patients. I feel so excited for WCRC, the staff,the volunteers,the attendees of the support groups and workshops and the new building. What a wonderful way to welcome the new year.

I do poor review its because of the directions going here. Going to the exact locations makes you…read morewonder? Am i in a labyrinth? Especially if you are using the Waze app, google maps app is much better. You have to do an appointment online for you to have a better care, and the staffs abide the time, which is a plus. The staffs are knowledgeable and very professional. Had a wide parking space and it's very close to the establishment.

Amazing care team, and the doctors were lovely to talk to. Very accommodating to every one of every…read moresize and age! I'm getting a couple of my friend this week to donate!!!! HOPE TOO SEE YALL

Early last week I had been experiencing many sick symptoms for a few days so looked for a clinic…read morenearby to stop in. I'm SO lucky I found this caring medical group! From a seamless office experience of filling out paperwork for the first time to seeing a team of kind, compassionate practitioners, the Order of Malta Clinic is a wonderful resource for the Oakland community. Upon entering, I had a bad cough, chills, and chest congestion. They ruled out anything serious by checking my temperature, weight, and blood pressure. I felt well looked after during my office visit. And just as the doctor said, 5-7 days the viral funk left my system. For anyone in Oakland getting sick, I highly recommend this clinic.

GOD is truly working thru the "Order of Malta" clinic in Oakland, am very thankful knowing such…read moreprofessional and caring medical team led by Dr. Samuel Dong, Dr. Thomas Wallace and with their supportive staff, Ms. Deb, helped me so much by providing me with their expert diagnosis, laboratory tests among others. As a senior citizen, my sleep apnea condition was also tested as it may also be detrimental. I pray for God's continuous hand and support for everyone in need thru the whole organization of the "Order of Malta" worldwide. I truly appreciate your time and support in attending to my medical needs