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Two women stand in a field surrounded by bubbles. Deb is wearing a shirt that says "Mid-America Transplant United". Her sister Melissa wears a white Donate Life shirt.
Blog
How one employee’s connection to organ donation inspires her role in communications at Mid-America Transplant.
Artistic graphic of a light blue and yellow sunrise coming over the mountains. Text: National Donor Sabbath - Communities of faith embracing organ, eye, and tissue donation
Blog
National Donor Sabbath confronts misinformation head-on, educating and inspiring faith communities to embrace the life-saving impact of organ, eye, and tissue donation.
A white background with text: Eye Donation Month - November 2024. There is a logo of a green and blue eye make from curved triangular/geometric shapes. The center of the eye looks like a green sun.
Blog
Learn about corneal transplantation and how it helps to restore sight and change lives.
A pair of cute, anthropomorphic lungs smile and wave. Text reads "October is Healthy Lung Month" Logo: Donate Life
Blog
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"
Blog
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.
Blog
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.