Been donating for 3 years. Get there early at 8am get asked at check in by an employee if I still…read morelive at the address on file and I say no. Already answered over 60 questions on a tablet and the one asked if mailing address has changed and I put no. Got tricked into having to provide proof of residency and switch my address because where I get mail and where I live don't match up. I bank with chime and they don't take that as proof of residence and live in an apartment in someone else's name. After providing over 4 papers each one getting rejected of proof of residence. Wasted 2 visits on an off day and gas is at $4 a gallon now to get rejected both times. Lost a customer for 3 years that actually referred people to y'all and will never step back in that building.

They are much better then CSL, better pay for your plasma and it does not talk long, need that…read moreextra money, seriously go there!

Always a good blood center I give blood every 7 weeks love…read morethe Hammond Blood Center Very nice staff

I try to donate regularly and this location makes it easy. They're located on Lakeshore Drive among…read moreUNO's buildings, and are easy to find. There's lots of available parking too. The staff is professional, friendly, and makes the visits pleasant. The swag is always a plus, and if you donate prior to 8/3/19, you will he entered into a drawing for a trip to Disney!

Absolutely awful experience!! They left the tourniquet on…read moremy child's arm for the entire donation, and then argued with me when I told him if that was not appropriate. Two weeks later, my daughters arm is still black and blue and swollen and when I called, they continue to stand by the fact that you do leave the tourniquet on the entire time of the donation. My child has numbness in her hand now, and the vein is blown out, proceed with caution if you go here. Absolutely inexcusable!

I'm not going to say that I enjoy my visits here, because I don't enjoy the process, but it's not…read moreall bad. The staff here is friendly and gets the job done quickly and efficiently. I've donated at the Blood Center and at a few different off site locations. My latest donation was at Lakeside Mall. I happened to be there and the giveaways were pretty cool. A Tricentennial TShirt?! I'll take it! A box of Russell Stover's chocolates?!? Yep, that's me! The brick and mortar location is sort of dingy looking, but it's clean. There are drinks and snacks for you after you donate. Take advantage and have some to ward off any lightheadedness. The phlebotomists here know what they're doing, so follow their instructions if you're a first time donor. They won't steer you wrong. I feel like I'm giving back when I make my donation and always hope that if i, or my family is in the situation to need blood that it will be available. Bravo to these folks for doing what they do and helping out the community.

I really hope that your operation Praises their associates that do their job well and genuinely…read morecare about the donors. Today, I would like to recognize the 3 individuals that I had the pleasure of coming in contact with on my visit. I want to Thank each of them, and hope that they get recognized in front of their peers. 1st- The nurse, very polite kind and considerate, I wish I had gotten her name. Thank you 2nd- THE Vitals check in associates (I can't recall her name) she was in booth #2. Very friendly, caring and compassionate about her profession. Thank you And they say that you save the BEST for Last. 3rd- Ms. Bri, my phlebotomy technician. One of the Kindest, Caring, Genuine, Knowledgeable and Compassionate staff member that I have had the pleasure to meet today. Although I was unable to donate due to my veins, she absolutely made me feel awesome. Bri, I personally want to thank you for not making me feel like just a number or another donor, you made me feel like a person, a friend, a human being. Thank you so much for your sincere kindness. I appreciate you for that. Please recognize each of these staff members.

The good is in helping someone and getting paid for it. The bad is a few bad people that work…read morethere. It's just 3 phlebotomist. They are very unprofessional, I referred to them as the Three Stooges.

Nice comfortable facility with a snack area for afterwards. First time giving blood was a nightmare…read morethough. Took 3 nurses to find vein and jiggle needle several times for blood flow. Sound Painful? yes, very! Was asked if I wanted to quit bc of pain and I stuck with it so I could donate a full unit (was donating for a little girl) I actually told them this- just get a full unit. Then only to call the number a few days later to ask my blood type- they tell me they can't test my blood because they discarded it bc "it wasn't a full unit". Waste of time & blood.

I just recently started giving blood amd I love this place. Every single person I have met has been…read moresuper kind and caring. They always have fun music on. It really is just a positive environment.

Sit on down for a good cause. The Blood Center is just what you would expect, a place that takes…read moreyour blood, plasma, or platelets for people in need. If that is not enough to get you in, there also give you free cholesterol screenings, blood pressure tests, and t-shirts.