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A pair of cute, anthropomorphic lungs smile and wave. Text reads "October is Healthy Lung Month" Logo: Donate Life
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October serves as Healthy Lung Month – a reminder to prioritize the health of your lungs and learn the warning signs of disease.
An anthropomorphic liver holds up a sign that reads "October is Liver Awareness Month"
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October is National Liver Awareness Month. The ‘Think Liver, Think Life’ campaign can help you determine if you’re at risk for liver disease.
Aftercare Services preparing a box for a donor family
Blog
Saying goodbye to a loved one is difficult and can be unexpected. It’s the role of Aftercare Services to meet the unique needs of every donor family member.
Mid-America Transplant Foundation
Press Release
The Mid America Transplant Foundation has announced the award of more than $1.2 million in research grants to four studies.
A medallion reads "Gift of Life Donor" and features the image of a hand holding up a candle.
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Are you registered as an organ, eye, and tissue donor? This guide can provide you with context about what it means when you sign the donor registry.
A hospital employee joins the organ, eye, and tissue donor registry
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Only about 1% of people who register are eligible to donate their organs at the time of death. Donation numbers illustrate the need for more registered donors.
Joe, a Mid-America Transplant employee, stands in front of the donor memorial sculpture fountain, and is wearing an orange-pink Nike polo
Blog
One man’s journey being a two-time kidney recipient fuels a passionate career in organ and tissue donation at Mid-America Transplant.
The Price family gathers around a table at Busch Stadium, along with two Mid-America Transplant Employees. One employee holds up a sign with a photo of Matthew Price on it. Matthew became a tissue donor in 2023.
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In celebration of National Donate Life Month in April, Mid-America Transplant partnered with the St. Louis Cardinals to host the Donate Life Game. This event honors those who gave the gift of life, celebrates those who have received the generous gifts, and supports those who continue to wait.
Left: Mr. Orville Duane Allen in his military portrait from the Korean War. Right: Mr. Allen pictured in 2006.
Press Release
After a long life of heroic service to his country and community, Mr. Orville Duane Allen and his family made one final act of service – choosing organ donation.
Ashley's employee headshot. She has blonde hair, dark red glasses, and a grey suit jacket.
Blog
After her dad received a life-saving gift, it changed the course of this recruiter’s career.