About Canadian Blood Services, Victoria
Reviews for Canadian Blood Services, Victoria
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Monday: ClosedTuesday: 11AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 11AM - 6PM
Thursday: 11AM - 6PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Sunday: Closed
Canadian Blood Services offers a delightful experience for donors, with friendly, professional, and compassionate staff. The facility is clean and provides a fast, efficient intake process, usually taking less than an hour. First-time donors are made to feel comfortable, and snacks are available throughout the donation. The supportive environment ensures that everyone feels safe and cared for during their visit. Many donors find the staff kind and helpful, with RN Tess often praised for her warmth and professionalism. The overall atmosphere is warm and welcoming, encouraging more people to give blood, especially since only 2% of the population donates despite over 50% being eligible. Donors are inspired to return, with some planning to help even more people by donating plasma in the future.
Staff, nurses and volunteers were amazingly welcoming and friendly.
I was very nervous at first but was helped and well taken care of every step of the way. This location wasn't that busy when I went. I think important for people to donate when they can. Very convenient and easy to find building at Uptown.
All the snacks and refreshments were free and appreciated. Highly recommend for anyone interested. The phone service was quick and informative too for people like me who are new to donating blood. There's also wifi if want to play games on your phone while you wait for the blood machine to finish.
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Staff were so kind and helpful for our first donation!!! Everyone from front desk to nurses/techs to volunteers were wonderful. Very easy to get set up in the system & the actual donation part is only about 15 minutes. You are encouraged to snack & drink lots of water before and after - no complaints there 😄 I was a bit light headed near the end and they rushed to make sure I was tilted back & cooled off before I could even think about it. Great experience and looking forward to the next donation.
The lovely nurses and volunteers make it super easy each time! There's always someone to check in on you throughout the process; also the snacks are nice a treat at the end :).