I have been coming here regularly for the past two years. It's so easy to schedule your appointments 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. read more

Since I live on the Westbank, but work on the Eastbank, I figured I would visit the Harvey location of 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. read more

The Blood Center - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

I have been donating here for about three years now. The staff here is extremely friendly. They always have a smile on their faces, and makes everyone feel comfortable when they are nervous about donating. They don't make fun of me when I wince for the finger prick, and shake their heads when I don't flinch for the actual needle. They mail postcards reminding donors when they can donate again. I'm extremely forgetful, so they call me when it's time for me to donate again. read more

The Blood Center - The place where the needle meets the vein - Blood & Plasma Donation Centers Near Me - Harvey, Louisiana

I know, I know, but they serve a great need - those who need life-saving procedures depend on these places as well as the Red Cross and those who can donate. I no longer am able to donate due to having metastatic cancer. But my friends were. One didn't handle the donation well and got woozy. The staff immediately jumped into action and did everything to make her comfortable, safe and healthy while she completed her donation. read more

I am not really a fan of giving blood, but I do think it is something you should do if you can. I was asked by a friend to donate replacement blood in the name of a sick little boy. Cant refuse that! Went after work around 5:45. Walked right in and the started the process immediately. They take your iron level, blood pressure, and temperature to start. Then ask you a series of questions. Slow down lady, I don't get asked these questions everyday. I had to ask her to repeat herself. But that's her routine, so I get why she breezed through. The main lady in charge, wish I could recall her name, got me all set up. Made me feel as comfortable as possible. You get juice and cookies afterwards, well deserved. read more

I spent a total of 2 hours here, so the next time I donate will be on one of the mobile units where they are a little more organized! My dad is a doctor and we got a call that a child was going into surgery the next week and they were desperate for O neg blood. I usually only donate when I see the van, but figured now was a good time to go in. When I got there, some of the employees were talking, so I waited 15 minutes just to give them my name. After the interview I waited half an hour for a bag because something was wrong with the first one they put together. I liked the staff - they were really friendly, but I felt like I wasted a lot of time waiting around. Not sure how to avoid that. I couldn't make an appointment because I work 6 days a week and wasn't sure when I'd be able to make it. There was only one other patient in the building when I got there at 6pm. read more

They stick you with needles and drain your blood. Most of the staff is very friendly. Afterwards you get as much juice as you want! "This party is off the chain!" - Buster Bluth read more

Loved this place. Was nervous to give blood for the first time and they made me as comfortable as possible. They check your iron level, ask a series of questions and then take your blood. I got light headed towards the end and they immediately lowered my head and responded with ice packs, juice and cookies. Great staff! They definitely provided me with an excellent first donation experience and I will definitely be back again because of them! read more