The place and it's people are fine. I have one comment. They just changed their policy to where…read moreinstead of everyone contribute the same amount of plasma, they now base it on weight/height with the original amount being the bare minimal you can donate. I feel like those that donate more should get more. Say you have everyone working on an assembly line for the same flat rate. And then you noticed there are three people that are stockier and can get more work done. If you are going to demand more from them, than wouldn't you give them more pay as well? Same concept. Please consider this in the future.

Although most places of this nature get a bad reputation, Talecris Plasma does it right. Be warned…read morethere is a ton of paperwork and verification that has to happen by law, however the staff is hard working, friendly and doing what's required. Overall, the facility is not bad and the process takes around 1-1:30 hours once you get past the first day in-processing. Best times to go are early Saturday morning or Wednesday. Avoid Sunday and Tuesday. They are closed on Monday. Donating is for a good cause and helps both other people in need and your wallet as well. Give them a try if you have the time.

If you want to give the gift of life to a stranger or do a directed donation, this is the facility…read moreto visit. They have well trained friendly staff. I highly encourage donating platelets, whole blood, or red blood cells. If local hospitals have sufficient supplies on hand, your donation will make it to other areas where they are needed, and you will be alerted if you have your email address in their systen if this is the case. Platelets take about 3hrs, and they have (4) beds which depending upon the day of the week, are sometimes full. It is important to make an appointment, and if you are unable to make your appointment free up that slot by contacting them and cancel or switch to another time you can make it. Encourage your friends, family, and coworkers to make a donation.

Attended a fantastic professional level CPR/AED course as I had to update my certification. I would…read morerecommend this place. it was a saturday, so the shop was closed, but apparently you can get all your accessories and first-aid kits for your home and car here. Much cheaper to get them from the source.

The staff is always courteous. Plus you get paid! Sometimes there is a long line but today I got…read moreright in. Best time to go is early in the morning or after lunch before 5.

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They have a sign out front that says there is no appointment needed, they mailed a card to my house…read morethat says no appointment needed, they have brochures on the reception desk that say no appointment needed. The person I spoke to said they can't see me today and they cannot make an appointment for a future time, she said I could try again and maybe they can take my donation but maybe they can't, she doesn't know. I would have to see if other people miss their appointment, but how did they get that appointment?? How does anyone get an appointment if all the signs and mailers about walk in donations are untrue??

I have to say how great full I am for Paige and Michelle at Anniston ImmunoTek. I have been giving…read morefor quite some time and haven't had any problems until I went in the other day much earlier than usual and I hadn't eaten anything. I thought it would be fine because I had given so many times without a problem, but it wasn't fine. I suddenly started feeling very hot and dizzy and sick. I called out to Paige who immediately stopped what she was doing and calmly came over to me and started to put my feet up and ice packs on me to cool me down. She was very calm talking to me and very sweet. She realized that I wasn't calming down and had Michelle (a nurse) come out and start working to cool me down and calm me down. Michelle calmly explained what was going on and that I should start cooling off very soon. They both stayed right there talking to me and reassuring me until my blood and fluids went in and I was better. It was a very scary situation that was made better by two very professional and supportive people. Michelle even called first thing the next morning to check on me and make sure that I was doing ok. I have been back since without issue (because I now know to go well fed and hydrated) but will forever know that if an issue does arise I will be well taken care of. I can't say enough about the staff at the Anniston center and how well trained and nice everyone is.