Want to feel good and make a real positive difference in the world? Give blood! One blood donation…read morecan help save the lives of up to three people. The Braintree Red Cross center makes donating whole blood (or platelets) easy. Whole blood donation is normally what's meant by "giving blood" and is what's collected at blood drives. This center just recently changed to collecting both whole blood and platelet donations, when they used to be a platelet only collection center, so the receptionist will give you information on donating platelets (a longer process) but they won't pressure you away from donating whole blood. I donated whole blood today at this center & it was great. Walked right in, was greeted by the receptionist & given some required reading, before being brought to a room by a nurse so she could check my vital signs, and iron level. (Low iron is a common thing that can keep women from being eligible to give blood.) After you pass those tests, you're left alone to answer a few more questions on a computer about your eligibility to give blood. After that, you're brought to lie down and give blood. The needle stick isn't painful and the process is pretty quick! It takes 40 minutes, you get juice, cookies, and a great feeling of "yeah! I really can change the world for the better!" when you leave after donating. And the staff will make you feel like a hero for donating. What's stopping you from making a blood donation? You know you want the blood supply available to you or a friend/family member when they need it in a medical emergency, but sadly blood has a limitted shelf life, so the supply needs regular donations. I walked in today, since there is a blood shortage due to regular donors not making as many appointments as they usually do due to taking vacations.

Just a little back story before the review... nearly a month ago Boston suffered a major tragedy…read more After the Boston Marathon bombings, I was in a state of shock and disbelief of what had happened. In wake of the events that took place, I knew that I wanted to do something to be able to 'help'. On Tuesday, April 16th, I tried to go on to the American Red Cross website to see where I could donate blood, unfortunately so was a lot of other people apparently because the site was slowed down to a crawl. I knew that there was a donation center in Braintree so I decided to go over on my lunch break. Upon arriving the line was out the door. There was numerous people wearing Boston Marathon jackets, all I could think of was "wow, you just ran 26.2 miles yesterday and now you want to donate blood today. WOW!". I got up to the desk to inquire about donating but I had already heard that they were completely booked solid. The receptionist was extremely nice about it, saying that she could possibly get me in the following week or I could attempt to come back before they closed that night. At this point I was willing to come daily until they took my blood. I decided to stop in after getting out of work to see if they had the time to take me. When I got there, the same receptionist told me that she would fit me in because I had come earlier in the day. The phones were still ringing off the hook and people were still walking in to attempt to give. There was a group of 6 or 7 other young people waiting to donate. We talked about what had happened, what was happening. I think that it comforted us all to talk to each other while we waited. The nurses were still very busy and the receptionist apologized for the wait, we all told her that it wasn't a problem and not to be sorry. I was able to do my pre screening and then give blood. The nurse that took my blood, Anna, was extremely nice. She made sure that I was comfortable the whole time. Even though I was there longer due to the high demand to donate, the whole donating process took less than 30 minutes for whole blood. Afterwards, they had me sit down, eat a snack and drink some water. They let me know what precautions I needed to take in the upcoming days and when I would be eligible to donate again. I would definitely recommend this donation center to anyone that was thinking about giving blood to the Red Cross.

This morning I was recertified with Sam. What a great, easy, and painless experience! I need to be…read moreCPR certified for work and I always dread the 4 hours long class about something Ive been trained in for almost 10 years. Save Life offers a certification through American Red Cross in a blended class format: online portion in the comfort of your own home and then hands-on on location. I got to say, the online portion was actually kind of fun :) Way better than sitting in a room for hours dozing of. Sam is wonderful. Thorough in his instruction but does it in a fun manner. He offers 1 on 1 (which is what I did), group, business, or in home training. I feel confident that if I needed to, I could safely and effectively perform CPR/AED and first aid. I recommend his services to anyone looking to get certified for the first time or recertified.

From the owner: Save Life Boston provides certification training in Adult & Child CPR / AED / First Aid for…read moreindividuals and organizations. Our primary form of training is at our location in Charlestown with some limited on site offerings. For on site training, contact us for more details.

PALS class- Suzanne who teaches this class is awesome. She…read moremakes you feel at ease and not like an idiot because you can't remember every cardiac arrhythmia. She has so much experience, and makes the class fun. Price of the class comes with lunch. Oh yeah there is every snack you can think of. To note, the room is cold. I will continue to go here, every other year!

This is an excellent venue if you need to obtain or recertify your BLS, your ACLS, and/or your…read morePALS. The facility is easily accessible by car. Suzanne is a very professional, but very realistic instructor. She runs the class efficiently and knowledgeably. She uses real life experiences to explain a point. She keeps the class interesting so it's much easier to pay attention to the details. Every student has their own equipment and it works. There is a variety of snacks and beverages at your disposal throughout the day. Price includes a good lunch. And everyone receives a parting gift at the end of class. I highly recommend CPR World for your certification and recertification needs.

Kayla is an exceptional CPR instructor - warm, engaging, and deeply knowledgeable, with a teaching…read morestyle that is clear and hands-on. This class was a supportive space that honored both the practical skills and the weight of emergency response. I signed up just wanting to be a more prepared citizen - someone who could be of service if needed - and left feeling genuinely empowered. I'd recommend Breathe to the Beat CPR without hesitation to any individual, parent, educator, or organization seeking CPR or first aid training. The professionalism, empathy, and ability to connect with all learners made this training truly stand out. Kayla makes every participant feel capable and confident - and honestly, if I ever needed emergency medical care, I'd hope Kayla was nearby!

I heard about the CPR program through a post on FB and always wanted to learn how to provide first…read moreaid and decided to register for the same. The class size was small which is great since you get individual attention and there were a lot of dummies on which you could practice. Kayla was very patient and answered every question I had about the training as well other legal rights as well some insane things I saw on medical dramas. It was also a very fun class where I got to learn from other attendees as well. Highly recommend to spend 2 hours of your time doing this.

This is an excellent place to donate blood. The staff are friendly, the snacks are top-notch, and…read morethose doing longer donations have a TV screen at their seat. It is conveniently located near many workplaces as well.

I've had positive experiences donating blood here. The staff are fast and friendly and they're…read morenever had a problem getting an IV in. I donate whole blood and the whole process takes an hour from checking in to finish. I recommend completing the Rapidpass online to save some time. Once you check in you wait in the waiting area for your name to be called. Then they take you into a back room and ask some of the same questions as the Rapidpass. Next, they do a fingerstick to check your hemoglobin and get a full set of vitals (pulse, blood pressure, temperature). After donating blood, they offer you snacks and sometimes a free shirt. The only downside is that parking can be tough to find. I recommend coming on a Sunday when it's less busy and to get the free meter parking.

Extremely unprofessional and unreliable. CPR Certification Boston repeatedly cancels BLS/CPR…read moresessions at the last minute with little notice. Despite canceling sessions themselves, they require clients to reschedule and pay again, and charge a $20 "cancellation fee" when a refund is requested. This is unfair and unacceptable. I do not recommend this business. Seek a more reliable provider that respects your time and money.

The instructor was over an hour late. She was very unorganized and rude. Waste of my timeread more

Awesome ACLS class, and great value…read more I had to do ACLS training for work, and my medical school quoted me $310 for a single-day session. For around half the price of this, I registered for the CPR Boston class at Carney Hospital held over two sessions. The instructors were engaging and knowledgeable, and made the class enjoyable and fun. If it's your first time it's helpful to study beforehand and know all the algorithms, and then enjoy the high-yield lectures and the hands-on practice. The sessions were on-point and very efficient. If I'm in the Boston area and doing re-certification I would come here again. Do this course!

DANGEROUS: I'm registered nurse who has taken many BLS/CPR courses over the years. I've never had…read morean instructor that even came close to being as incompetent and honestly at times, outright negligent with the life saving information and techniques he was providing. . At the start of the class the instructor passed around a stack of certification forms that had already been filled out and signed by instructor as passing. The instructional videos were shown on a 19 inch monitor located on a table in a corner at the far end of the meeting space. With 22 attendees in the room. Of course the AHA and CPR Boston laughed at me when I asked for refund. Said since I had already claimed my e-card, if I wanted refund I could send email request and that would invalidate my certification.

Just completed my first mobilized white blood cell donation with them. I found LeukoLab one night…read moreafter stressing about the rising cost of living in Boston and I'm so glad I did. The staff is friendly and welcoming from the moment you step in. Mobilized white blood cell donation requires two long 3.5 hour sessions and they did everything they could to keep me comfortable so I could complete each session. I live 20 minutes from Quincy and they even paid for my Ubers. Would highly recommend signing up with them if you are looking to make extra cash.

I was sketched out at first about getting paid to give blood, but this place is SUPER clean and…read morewell staffed in terms of taking care of you. They have snacks, drinks, blankets, and entertainment for when you do long hours. You get paid $25 for the initial screening on-site to see if you qualify to be a donor regardless of the outcome for your time. The staff are friendly and helpful! The pay is good for those who need extra cash and it's all for a good cause too!