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    The Blood Connection

    3.7 (21 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Today at Roper Mt. Pleasant
    Joan M.

    I have donated several times with the blood connection using the mobile buses. Today, however, I'm at the main office to get tested for a possible platelet donation. Apparently all females who have had children need to be tested for an antigen that they may be carrying before they can donate Platelets . So that's what I'm doing today. The blood connection building is huge and they have a lot of people here to donate blood. That's very encouraging. The staff are more than helpful, and very considerate of your time and desire to donate blood products. The location offers tons of parking and it's just off the interstate. The office is very cozy, comfortable and they have a lot of snacks and drinks on offer you after your donation. Overall a great experience the staff are kind using the highest skill & quality of Care when dealing with the donor.

    This was my arm the next day - not a bruise in sight! Outstanding work!
    Chrissy F.

    There's no better time than to donate your blood and save a life: walk-ins are welcome here! The facility is clean, the staff is knowledgeable + friendly, the snack variety is great. You can save time and answer the questionnaire ahead of time but I would suggest if it's your first time to wait on making a profile. I made one ahead of time and tried adding my Donor ID later but it didn't work so just setup your account after you donate to keep up with your progress. I also got a coupon for a free bloomin onion at Outback - I've never been there so maybe it's time to give them a try!? You can donate whole blood every 8 weeks and after they check you in you get a mini physical: height, weight, hemoglobin level checked, blood pressure, check pulse for any irregular beats. Once you have that, they take you to a comfy chair, squeeze the ball for them to find a vein, and they proceed to clean the area. After that the tourniquet will be tied extra tight but they can loosen it a bit if needed. The tourniquet stays on the entire time so that way the blood can flow into the needle/bag in a nice, timely manner. After the desired pint is fulfilled, the tourniquet comes off, some pressure is applied, and you have instructions on how to maintain yourself after donating. Once the donation is complete, it's snack time! There's a variety of chairs to sit in as you rest before going on with your day!

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    John K.

    Great staff. Very caring and kind. I have been a few times now and honestly u can barely feel the needle go into your arm. It takes about 2 hours to give platelet's but it's worth it. You can save a life! They also have snacks for you and while you give blood u can watch tv and have a snack. Please consider donating today!

    Ryan H.

    Love donating blood that helps others and got an offer for a Stingray jersey to donate. Win/win. I arrived at 9 and was out by 9:30. Good service and convenient.

    Danielle P.

    Go save some lives and donate some blood! The Blood Connection is where it is at! Tuesdays are even better to do it! It is Taco Tuesday! You get a cool taco shirt and a Moe's gift card! If you go on other days you get a shirt. They are there right now M-F 1pm-6pm! I will be back in 8 weeks when I am eligible for donating next.

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    Simple process, efficient, the staff is very nice, the also offer snacks and drinks.

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    I have donated several times- their mobile bus, and the actual center in N Chas.... always clean and the staff is great.

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    They will fire you if you sneeze wrong! Don't waste your time you can't even ask questions without being written up.

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    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Robert Carlile at Charleston Neurology Associates. From…read morethe moment you walk in, the professionalism of both the doctor and his staff is clear. What truly sets Dr. Carlile apart is his incredible empathy and the way he listens. He took the time to hear all of my concerns and never once made me feel rushed. Beyond his wonderful bedside manner, he is simply excellent at what he does. He is knowledgeable and clearly an expert in his field. I also greatly appreciate the practice's efficiency--appointment wait times are minimal, which is a huge bonus. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a top-notch neurologist.

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