Always the nicest staff here. :)…read more Great snacks also! Do your part, go and donate - save a life!

Everyone here was nice and professional....told them, that I hadn't been here in a while because,…read more last time I came, my arm was all black and blue...kept getting phone calls...to come and donate...came today and they couldn't find a good vein...they suggested coming in the afternoon...after drinking lots of water...

Highly recommend this company and location. I have seen some sketchy donation locations. This is…read morenot one of one of them. Yes, we do this mostly because we need the money, but this place makes you feel good about it, not desperately. Professional. Friendly. Efficient. Enjoyable.

The lady at the front with glasses and curly hair from Boston, MA was incredibly rude. She made me…read morefeel very uncomfortable and embarrassed. Talked down on me and others and made my experience very unpleasant.

Ladies and gents when I say the folks give exceptional care, it's because of the true professionals…read morethat work there. And it's not an over statement. They treat me with care, and consideration from the moment I come through the doors. From ensuring your privacy to explaining every step along the way I'm always made to feel comfortable and as if I'm the only client at the time. And they're always verifying that you are the one they are attending to. I've been donating at that center for over a year now and I haven't come across anyone that hasn't treated me anything other than great. And just looking how they interact with each other and other clients it shows that they love what the do. And although I'm moving out of the local area my plan is still to.come back there every 8 weeks to donate. The staff truly Rocks!

The people here are always so friendly! They make it easier to keep coming back to donate. They are…read moreusually pretty good about getting you on the first try (meaning needing to the vein) and if they are uncertain, they will call one of their co-workers for assistance. I really feel like they care about the donors and will not let you donate if your hematocrit is low. I've been to other places where they will continue to test you until it passes. Not here. Overall, I really enjoy my experience here each time.

I am donating blood for several years in Carmel Valley location…read more It was always good, treated very well. But for last a couple visits it is super!!! Under Glenna Medwid !!! She is extremely knowable, fast, excellent customer service. Big A+ for Neil Gamos and Ellie Silvester as well. thank you all Milena

Have given blood many times in the past which took about 45 minutes each visit. Today I gave blood…read morewithin 20 minutes and had abdominal pain in the later afternoon. I asked about the large needle as it hurt. They told me it sped up the procedure. Staff was nice but after this experience, I'm surely not donated blood again. So uncomfortable!

The place is nice, clean, cool, bright, red white and blue colors 4th of july few days ago…read more Started with text reminder that I am available to donate. Every 4 month for a double red donation. Then went on my app for express pass for a long list of questionnaire by doing it saves time. I never make reservations always walk in and I guess lucky to not wait. When I enter Craig the volunteer this tall, friendly good looking man greeted me and was very nice attentive from beginning to the end. Offered drinks snacks and asked how I was. Next Nick the nurse very nice, helpful, informative and friendly. Check how I was doing during process explained procedures and what was happening with the machines. Started with mini physical checked temperature, blood pressure, pricked finger got some blood to check hemoglobin (iron) and weight. Then you lay on reclining bed, the arm that has the needle lays on a warming pad which feels more comfy. Took about 45minutes for the whole process. Then your arm gets taped and informed about what to do afterwards like no lifting, no drinking etc. you also get a paper with more information like who to call incase something bad happens. Then wait 15 minutes before leaving and waiting area theres some snacks and drinks. By the way I been here so many times and all the volunteers and nurse do amazing job. Once again Craig & Nick thank you, appreciate what you guys do, have a nice day! Lastly theres area for kids to wait and watch television. Brought my son before and its ok.

Hi my name is Jose , I've been going to Lifestream Murrieta for 2 years . Up till now I have had a…read morepositive experience I go in they check my Himaglobin if it's high I donate. Today I went in I didn't catch her name (older Asian lady ) gave me this huge lecture how they were not a monitoring facility. Which if that's the case I just wasn't aware it was a problem. I understand there is a shortage of blood donors, up till now I always donate every time knowing There is a great need . I just walked out , the lecture did not sit well with me , there could have been a better way for her to handle this . Not sure if I will be returning If anyone at this facility wants to reach out to me and explain in a professional manner . Jose R 909 518 3082

Phlebotomy Training Academy school is highly recommended and highly praised. Ken is very…read moreknowledgeable, professional, patient, and very flexible to work with your school and schedule needs. Ken's teaching tactics prepare you for the national state exam. Every day in class, he gives you a quiz and goes over the answers you missed after taking the test. He believes failure and mistakes are the best teachers. After you complete the class lectures and didactics, Ken still allows you to come back and practice blood draws if you feel that you need more practice. He sets you up with externship with ease. There were negative reviews regarding how difficult it was during covid times. Not many places were open on those times, yet Ken still kept in touch with his students, and he found ways to make it work. Please take my word for it. This is a top-notch phlebotomy program. Ken's teaching skills, knowledge, fairness, and flexibility will not disappoint. His program will help you pass the state exam, sharpen your phlebotomy knowledge, and prepare you for a job.

I am writing this review to warn future students about my current situation and the potential…read moreissues they may face. I enrolled in the Phlebotomy Training Academy (PTA) 3-week course (held over 5 Saturdays) because it seemed like a quick and convenient way to complete phlebotomy training. Unfortunately, my experience has been very different from what I expected. I completed the course in August. The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam was more difficult than the curriculum prepared us for. However, I did learn a lot during the course, especially from Alana, who was a fantastic instructor and very knowledgeable in her field. I passed the NHA exam in October and immediately began the externship placement process in November. This is where the majority of my issues began. The program primarily uses two externship sites: * Palomar Health - which currently has an extremely long waitlist for externship placement. * Sharp Rees-Stealy - which was restricted to "essential personnel only" and required additional background checks and drug testing. When they eventually responded about placements, they said they would only accept one student per month. Because of the long waitlists and restrictions, I chose a third externship option that required an additional $300 payment. This option was supposed to guarantee faster placement and allow students to complete the externship and obtain state certification within one week. I also attempted to pursue certification through other organizations, such as the American Red Cross, but I was unsuccessful in securing placement through those routes. I have called and emailed the school multiple times without receiving clear answers. I eventually went to the office in person, where Leah advised me to speak directly with Ken Gravley regarding placement, even though I had already been trying to reach him. When I finally spoke with Ken, he told me to stop by the office and bring cash or a check for the externship placement with Dr. Wong. This felt unusual because he told not only me but other students the same thing to place the cash or check in an envelope and leave it in his mailbox, with no receipt or proof of payment. We were told that at some point he would contact us with externship dates. This entire process has been a stressful and frustrating experience, especially while balancing work and personal responsibilities. I strongly recommend that future students carefully consider the potential challenges they may face when enrolling in this program. I have also reached out to several previous students who left 1-star reviews here and received responses from Ken. I plan to update this review based on whether those students were ultimately able to receive externship placement and obtain their certification. If students are unable to become certified after paying $1,995 for the program, that is a significant financial loss. Living in California is already expensive, and it is concerning to invest that amount of money in a program that may not provide the support needed to obtain certification as promised.

From the owner: En el Centro Hematológico Banco de Sangre realizamos pruebas de laboratorio clínico con alta…read moreespecialidad donde mejoramos e innovamos en los procesos, productos y servicios que ofrecemos para llevar hasta cada paciente la mayor confianza en los resultados y atención que reciben de nosotros.

I think this is the right address for this blood bank center…read more 555 E Valley Pkwy Escondido, California 92025-3048. It takes time to get there but I know I am helping out someone in need. Give blood, give life! http://bloodbanker.com/banks/bloodbank.php?center=Palomar+Blood+Donor+Center&ID=175

I've been regularly donating here for the last month and I didn't realize how great I had it until…read moreI tried another company to take advantage of my first-time donor payout there. The entire time I was at this other facility I was wishing I was at Octapharma. This facility is clean, timely, and the staff isn't only great at providing care, but they're also incredibly kind and friendly people too. Even though the payout was slightly higher at another company, I had such a shitty experience there compared to Octapharma, I highly recommend donating here instead of anywhere else in San Diego.

The people that work there are very nice and professional. I'm not sure about management though…read more They basically put you on a very tight schedule in order to achieve the highest pay. If you don't get the requisite number of donations in during a 35-day period, you lose out on the top money. I went one time a few weeks ago and it was closed. I found out the next day that they closed because they didn't have enough employees to stay open. I now went in today, and I was told that my lab work that was sent in before Labor Day is still not back yet, so I'm not allowed to donate until it's back. These things are not due to my fault, but by Octaparma Plasma. They are basically running a bait-and-switch operation by promising higher bonuses that are going to be unattainable because the facility isn't managed properly.