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| - January 2013 was the first time I used United Blood to donate some of my precious blood and plasma. I know...sounds delicious.
Moving forward, I'm using United Blood Services to donate. I'm told that I can donate as much as 3-4 times a year and feel it's my duty to do so. Signing up is easy (go online or stop in) and donating blood is a great way to give back. Donating also serves as a good check if anything is wrong with you health wise. Not a catch 22, but a "knock two birds with one stone" type of thing for me. The initial process includes a mini interview where they ask you a bunch of personal questions like how often you smush, if you're a drug user, and if you have any known diseases. After you get past the questions, you're ready to donate. I can't remember the name of the procedure, but chose the longer procedure. I figure if I'm going to give, I'm giving a lot.
I can't end this review without commenting on the staff. Overall, they are great, friendly, and at least have a decent enough personality to hold a conversation. Maybe it's just me because I don't mind talking to strangers, especially if they have a large needle stuck up my arm.
On a side note, thanks to Mimi J. of Bakersfield. We're competing on review count for 2013, more like motivating each other. She recently sent me a message about donating blood, on how she can't wait to donate so she can put a review in. That's a true Yelper!! Her comments just reminded me to get this review in. I think I beat you to it Mimi J!!!
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