I went to the Beechmomt Community Center for a blood drive today. 3 donation tables were set up in a basement room. Signage was very visible making finding the donation site easy. And there was ample parking. I had a 1 pm appointment and arrived at 12.55. I was back in my car after donating at 1.25pm. So an easy quick process. The check-in step was efficient. Having completed my Rapid pass speeds up the registration process. I really like the new procedure of using a clamp on your thumb to test your hemoglobin level, no more finger sticks. YAY. All staff were friendly and professional, check-in girl, registration girl and the phlebotimist were all great. Making today's donation a breeze. Love that it was 7 minutes from my home and I didn't have to travel downtown. read more

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I'm sure there's a lot going on inside this building besides blood donations, but the public-facing side of it is the central wing of Louisville's primary source for blood and plasma. If you see a bloodmobile in your area, by all means, take advantage of the mobile drives. But don't discount the idea of making your own trek to the home base. You won't quite feel like you're in the lobby of the 21c, but they get the job done, and I think donating at the main branch is usually easier and faster than at one of the mobile units. The office could use a serious facelift but I'm gonna hope they are choosing to better compensate their staff in lieu of making the place more handsome. One thing is certain -- the staff here are pros and they work hard. They are on their feet all day. They can't afford to skip steps or mess something up. They have to rub elbows with strangers the whole time. This is a tough job. And I've always been treated well. Parking is free. So are the snacks. Tip your tech with kindness. read more

I visit the American Red Cross every 56 days. My experience donating blood has never been anything but stellar. The people that work here are professional, friendly, and terrific at their job. If you are at all skittish about giving blood, then come down to the main building on Chestnut Street. These folks will take care of you. Also - they have hot, fresh popcorn! After you give blood, you go to the little cafeteria area, grab a water or a juice...they have cookies and crackers and such...but they also have popcorn! They have one of those little movie theatre popcorn maker thingys. And it is always hot and fresh and buttery and salty. Yummo! Pro tip - download the Red Cross blood donor app. Make an appointment via said app. Also complete the Rapid Pass via said app, before showing up to your appointment. The checking in process will go a lot quicker. read more

Extremely racist facilities, manager Doug Stone very unwelcoming . And unwilling to do his job the bathroom was falling apart. He was very sexist made me feel very unpleasant, would not recommend. read more

I always love seeing those blood drive today signs. I have the app and can sign up and save time filling out all of the questions. This drive was held at St. Paul church. I was welcomed so warmly and loved the interactions with all employees and church staff And volunteers. This was a first time for me to see sandwiches made in the kitchen as a snack versus the normal snack options. Less than an hour and I saved a life! read more

The staff here are amazing. I have given whole blood many times, but never at this location. I went this past Saturday to give platelets. They let me choose from the large selection of movies and I picked a cute one and got comfortable for the lengthy process. I ended up being there around three hours, but it was well worth it and I think pretty standard. They checked on me often and made sure I was okay to drive before I left. I will gladly go back time and time again to give platelets to help save lives and be taken care of by this awesome staff. read more

They are ALWAYS SO SLOW setting up and make people wait 45 minutes to an hour past the appt. time. I'm going to quit donating. All they go is give excuses why they are late setting up and we have regular blood drives. The workers complain how lazy each other is and it's a lot of drama. read more

Giving platelet and blood is a good thing. I really like the blood drives, the staff is usually pretty friendly and efficient. We give platelets at the main site on chestnut st. It's usually quiet and low key. They can only handle a small amt of people, and it takes about 2 to 3 hours. Grab a good movie and time will fly. Can't move your arms at all-just an FYI. Donate today!! read more