Vitalant Blood Donation- Chicago
About the Business
Vitalant Blood Donation in Chicago is a crucial lifeline for the community and beyond, located conveniently at 5316 N Milwaukee Ave. As a leading health service provider, Vitalant is dedicated to saving lives through blood donation. Donating blood at Vitalant is a safe, simple, and quick process, often described by donors as a mild, split-second pinch. Your contribution can potentially save up to three lives, making a profound impact on individuals in critical need, such as a child in the ICU or a mother battling leukemia.
At Vitalant, we make it easy for you to find the nearest donation center or blood drive—just enter your zip code on our website. We also provide information on the general eligibility criteria to help you prepare for your donation.
The need for blood is constant, with someone in the U.S. requiring blood every two seconds. This demand translates to approximately 30,000 units of red blood cells, 6,000 units of platelets, and 6,000 units of plasma needed daily. Your donation goes on an incredible journey, from collection to saving a life, and you can learn all about this process through our informative resources.
For those who might be apprehensive about needles, rest assured that the experience is quick and minor compared to the immense good it does. Plus, our staff ensures the utmost safety and comfort throughout your donation.
Vitalant’s mission extends beyond just collecting blood. We are deeply rooted in the community and offer specialized services to support hospital patients. By joining the Vitalant team, you can experience the rewarding impact of making a difference in people’s lives.
You don’t need to know your blood type to donate; we’ll inform you of your blood type and other important health information after your first donation. To make the process even more convenient, the Vitalant app allows you to manage appointments, access your donor ID, and check your health history right from your mobile device.
For those who are unable to donate blood, the Vitalant Foundation provides an alternative way to support this critical healthcare need through financial donations. Your contribution directly impacts the lives of patients in need of blood.
Join us at Vitalant Blood Donation - Chicago and be a hero in your community. Your small act of donating blood can lead to mighty results, saving lives and offering hope to those in need.
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Location & Phone number
5316 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630, United States
Hours open
Monday:
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Sunday:
Closed
Reviews
"Staff members were very friendly! Clean space. Easy process to checking in. First time donating and a good experience. I’ll be back."
"I donate platelets every two weeks and have been working with the staff here since 2007 and love it. Clean and well-organized with plenty of Oreos and cranberry juice. Cool text notification when my blood component takes off to a hospital to help someone. :)"
"I donated with them several times, usually it's Ok experience in comparison with other companies. Regardless of an appointment time scheduled usually the process is slower than estimated by them. Yesterday I answered all questions online to save time just to find out that their system is down and they can't read them. So I had to answer paper ones on site again. It would be nice to know that ahead of time. Also, I was rejected for 2 month because I donated my plasma elsewhere(and that's only because Vitalant didn't want my plasma, they wanted only my blood). Why this info is not available ahead of time when you make an appointment online?? This could save my time and your employee time who needed to check everything per printed books. During my visits I had a feeling, that my donations are not appreciated and I have to do it because I owed to them, mainly because of some staff rudeness (not all). Please respect the donors and their time as you make money on them!!!"
"I donated blood for the first time in 20 years today - needless to say I was a little nervous for the whole process. The ladies at this location (especially Claudia) were wonderful and eased my mind. The center is extremely clean and I felt very safe donating in the middle of a pandemic. I will definitely be back when it’s time to donate again!"
"Vitalant is a good place to do whole blood donation, double red blood donation, or plasma. It's right next to Subway. Everyone here was really nice and the person who did my donation got my vein the first time and it was painless! I wish it was that easy at the doctor! This is a place for charitable blood donation, it's not a paid plasma center."
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