I have been coming here for a few months now , honestly really nice staff , make you feel at home…read moreand comfortable. If you have any questions or concerns they are very helpful with any help you need. They are always checking on ur well being while donating. Very clean and professional on the way protocols are. To keep us safe and secure during our donation process.

The staff is great! Knowledgeable, friendly and fun..That's why I came back! I keep missing you…read moreAlley!

I go there every two months and they take care of me very well. It's a positive experience.read more

Easy parking, friendly and efficient staff, nice clean facility. I plan on returning as soon as I'm…read moreeligible.

You have to ring the doorbell to enter and wait for an employee to check you in. The inside is…read moreextremely clean and well-maintained, but there was a homeless man outside the building that was harassing me. Thankfully, he was gone by the time I finished, which took less than an hour. I would suggest not making an appointment too late, but 6:45 PM was one of the only slots left for today (Monday). It is very cold inside, even though it's April, but I guess that's a good sign for the summer months. Although I do like donating at other places such as churches and schools, I wanted to see this donation center in person. It is nicely decorated, and whoever put everything together definitely put effort into the details. It looks so much more upgraded from the previous location. Richard M. walked me through the donation, and it was one of the best experiences I've had as a blood donor because he accompanied me the entire time. He was thorough, knowledgeable, skilled, and most importantly, personable. It was totally different from the last time where the employee wanted nothing to do with me and was just there to do her job, which I don't blame, but it's nice when you can connect with someone. Al started a new rewards program and have lots of information about it, and they have more brochures and flyers in the canteen area about the Red Cross in general. It is well-stocked, and there's even a sink and coffee, so you feel a bit more cozy and at home. I had a great first time, and it left such a positive impression on me that I hope to be back for my next donation. ^^

Able to get a quick and close location to me. This location has been here for only a year…read more Awesome. It's clean and organized. Open area to donate blood and plasma. Staff is friendly, makes u feel comfortable, and tend to u if feeling weak. Lots of juice, water, coffee, snacks to help recover from donating blood. Don't forget, always wait 15min post blood/platelet donation in snack area to make sure of no signs of weakness. I'll come again to this location again when my blood regenerates.

Long time donor, first time reviewer…read more Honestly, I should have reviewed the good people at UCI Health Blood Donor Center many years ago. This is my bad. You see, I have been donating platelets here at close to a monthly basis for about a decade. I've lost count at the total number of donations, but I eclipsed the 4-gallon mark over a year ago. I am a lifelong Dodgers fan that was talked into a whole blood donation by a coworker at a UCI-run Angels blood drive event. I know - Dodger Blue at an Angels event. God forbid. But even wearing that Dodgers cap, I was warmly welcomed by the UCI crew on their donor bus. The bus was awesome, and the process went well, and they asked if I might want to donate platelets the next time. I had no idea, at the time, of the importance and necessity of platelet donations - even more than whole blood. They are used in many important ways for cancer and trauma patients of all ages, and have a very short shelf life; they must be used within 5-days. As the only certified Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center in Orange County, UCI are always in need platelets and whole blood, especially now. So sure...take my Dodger blue platelets, please. (And yes, per my pic, there are Raiders platelets in that bag too.) I saw one complaint on Yelp about the phones not being answered here. Sometimes it happens when the place gets busy, and I have had to call in a couple of times before to get someone, sure. I wouldn't doubt that had that gentleman explained the situation and asked for validated parking, he might have received it. Maybe not in his case, I don't know, but I can confirm that the Blood Donor Center pays for your parking when you donate; even if your numbers aren't up to snuff and your donation is not accepted on that visit...they cover you. And they have some nice thank you gift cards or vouchers in appreciation of their donor's time as well. I don't do it for the free stuff. I do it because it's the right thing to do and it brings me joy, and this is a great place to do it. There is a very long list of good people who run the location, and I am certain to miss more than I will mention here, but kudos go to all, from the guy at the top, Dr. Tran, to the teams who take your donations, Mic Mic, Tina, Angelo, Alejandra, Axel, Joseph and Jeff, and those too who moved on but made the place great over the years, like Kim, Danny and Pam...they are all amazing, caring people, who appreciate their donors and treat us well. Special shout out to Ann Marie, who motivates donors to give their blood and platelets - she's always fun to talk to, despite her ill-advised sports allegiances. We are helping to save lives and these people facilitate that effort well. What more can you ask for? There are lots of options out there to donate your blood or platelets, and I have been to a few in my day, but this has been and will continue to be my go-to donor center. Book an appointment with them, in confidence, today. Thank you for your donation!

I just started to donate Platelets at the UCI Orange campus. I usually donate blood when the blood…read moremobile comes to my city. Blood mobile recommended that I should donate Platelets? Looked into it and was surprised just how easy it was to give Platelets! Plan on about an 1hr to 1.5hr to complete then process( If your first time add another 45 mins) But well worth it! They have you relax in a nice adjustable padded recliner. Your recliner comes with a small adjustable TV with head phones to watch a movie(They have a good selections of movies) or just chill. I personally bring my tablet. Please keep in mind you must keep both arms still during the process. Seen someone there had a finger mouse for his laptop, cool! After you are done with the process they have refreshments and snacks if you like before you leave. There is a great need for platelets donations! My final observation is. I CANNOT SAY ENOUGH ABOUT THE AMAZING STAFF THERE!! THEY ARE SO FRIENDLY & EASY GOING, PROFESSIONAL & ATTENTIVE. Makes the whole experience from beginning to the end Easy-peasy!! I will definitely keep donating there on a regular basis! Thank you Team UCI-Orange Blood Donation Center

Organ donation event? ABSOLUTELY YES!!!…read more As a living donor, I am grateful to have participated in this event. Very well organized. Circle of Life in the middle of the field. A DJ to amp up the crowd. The vendors were in their own area. There were swag bags here and there. There was even a massage booth - FREE. The was also a family village area and on the other end many activities to keep the kids entertained. The walk/fun itself was great. A lot of good energy and people showed up for this great cause - awareness to donate and support. Pink dot on your drivers license? PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING.

Thank you to Ellen C for posting this event and organizing our little Yelp team for this run/walk…read more The purpose of this run is "to celebrate giving the gift of life and spread awareness on organ and tissue donation". It can be pretty moving to attend an event such as this. Some people are just there to raise awareness and money, but some are running/walking in memory of their loved ones. It can be heart wrenching to see the pictures of the departed, hearing the occasional voice crack with emotion or see a mother overcome with grief. But sadness aside, it's always great to get out and exercise and this was a nice sunny day to do so. Our Yelp team of 6 split up into runners and walkers. Since we were not quite as ambitious as Debbie and Kevin who were running, Ellen, Travis, Erin and I walked. We debated between the 5k and the 1k. The 1k was too short, but the 5k was too long since we knew the runners would be done so early. So we kept going after the 1k, past the first mile, then kind of made our own 3k or so! The route circled around portions of CSUF, through parking lots and even through the Arboretum. I think that was the best part. Although the path was narrow and crowded with people (and perhaps an overly eager wheelchair pusher!!), it was shady and cool, with beautiful trees, plants and other wildlife for us to enjoy. As one child behind us pointed out, we were walking through the forest in the school. :) I was even able to snap a few pictures of a crane. Then I did some running to catch up with the rest of my group. See, I did run after all! Minus one star for what seems to be some disorganization and/or poor planning. Parking and traffic were awful, which resulted in starting almost an hour late. I was disappointed by the use of styrofoam cups at some of the water stations (luckily, not all). They also released a large number of balloons to represent the number of organs donated, but I wish they could have done it in a more environmentally friendly manner. (But the blue and green balloons did look pretty neat floating up in the sky.)

I've been scared of getting my blood drawn pretty much my whole life, and for some reason I never…read morefelt that fear once with Andreh. He's extremely professional, super efficient (he was in and out of my apartment within 10-15 minutes), and clearly knows what he's doing. He walked me through everything with total confidence and made the whole process feel easy. He was also super patient with my barking dogs, so there's some bonus points right there. If you're in the area, you need phlebotomy done, and especially if you get anxious about needles or haven't had it done before, this is your guy. Five stars - highly recommend.

I had my call returned within about 15 minutes. Andre's a super friendly guy, pretty funny dude. He…read morewasn't overscheduled and was able in my case to accommodate a next-day appointment. I paid up front over Venmo, feeling comfortable with it because of his good reputation on here. And indeed he did not disappoint. Andre showed up to my house exactly on time. He went over the instructions of the kit for the test I was having done, and already knew what to expect. He asked the right questions - "Are there ice packs with this one?" "Does it need to be centrifuged?" He was even such a pro he knew which cabinet door held my garbage can without looking. The poke itself was right on the money, nearly painless, and without complication. He took the kit with him to do the postal dropoff himself - it was included with his services. One less thing for me to have to do, which was appreciated. We shook hands, said goodbye, and that was that. He did not solicit me for a Yelp review. A lot of service providers will offer deals to customers in hopes of scamming their way into a good review - it's a red flag whenever I see it and it makes me mad for having wasted time reading reviews that were essentially bought. But Andre didn't do that at all, which is why I immediately got on my computer to write him a review anyway. He earned his reviews by being good at what he does. I'd use him again anytime.

I have been donating blood at this location for at least 2 decades. It's close to home, it's easy…read moreto make an appointment online, and the staff is very professional. This week, Randi was exceptional. She checked me in quickly, and when I asked for a blanket, she brought me a heated one! The current promotion is a long-sleeved t-shirt, and she asked for my size before bringing me one after I finished my donation. I was treated like a princess. The only downside of this location is that I don't get to see Peter anymore. I think he got a promotion (well deserved), but I miss his kindness and warm smile.

I've been coming regularly for almost a year now. This location has pretty decent staff, I don't…read moreget bruised as often at this particular location. There are a couple of visits that went a bit smoother so there are definitely some techs that are top tier. I don't love the wait time that I tend to run into on some of the earlier appointments but that's not going to deter me from coming back

I want to express how incredibly grateful I am for the care my grandma received in the Emergency…read moreDepartment at UCI Medical Center in Orange. From the moment Dr. June Sadiq walked into the room, I could tell he was genuine, compassionate, and truly cared about his patients. He took the time to listen, answered every question thoroughly, and made my grandma feel comfortable during a stressful time. What stood out most was that he never made us feel rushed. He was attentive, thoughtful, and kept checking on her throughout her visit, which meant so much to our family. When I asked if he could speak with my daughter over the phone to explain my grandma's test results, he didn't hesitate. He patiently went over everything, answered all of her questions, and made sure she understood the situation completely. That level of kindness, patience, and professionalism is rare. Dr. Sadiq is truly a gem. UCI Medical Center is incredibly fortunate to have him as part of its team. Thank you for treating my grandma with such compassion and dignity. We will never forget the difference you made.

We typically go to HOAG in Newport, should have gone there. Fairly convoluted process. Feel like…read morepatients are numbers or QR code and not people that need care. I understand that ER can be a bit chaotic but should not be this disorganized where it is difficult to get communication promptly. We went for an exam in a different room and when we got back our room was given away to another patient.