Getting Your Affairs In Order
The best time to get your affairs in order is when you are financially secure and in good health, but regardless of when these documents are completed, it can be…
Hospice And The Holidays
For those on hospice, or with a loved one on hospice, the holidays can be difficult. Some holiday traditions will look different, and some may be omitted. Because of this,…
2021 Whole Body Donor Day
Every year, an estimated 20,000 people in the US make the incredible choice to contribute to the advancement of medical science with the gift of body donation. Their donations allow…
What Is The Difference Between Organ Donation And Whole-Body Donation?
We have all seen the form at the DMV asking if we wish to be an organ donor, but not everyone understands what that entails. These programs, known as Organ…
2020 Whole Body Donor Day
We would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to everyone who attended our live virtual Whole Body Donor Day event on October 27th. This event is a special time for…
Top 5 Medical Advances of 2019
What were the top medical advancements of 2019? MedCure donors inspire us everyday with their generosity and their dedication to the advancement of medical research and education. The quest…
FAQ: Can I Register My Loved One as a Body Donor After They Have Already Passed?
Pre-registration, better known as signing up to be a body donor before death, is not a requirement for MedCure’s whole-body donation program. While we accept pre-registrations from donors at any…
Body Donation Reduces the Need for Animal Subjects in Medical Research
Researchers have long used animal models in their investigations into physical and disease processes. Early philosophers and physicians like Aristotle based the bulk of their theories about human medicine on…
Talking to Your Family About Body Donation
Planning ahead for the end of your life shouldn’t stress you out. In fact, for some people the purpose of choosing to be a MedCure whole-body donor is to reduce…
FAQ: Can I register my loved one who can no longer make decisions?
MedCure’s program is based on the principle of self-consent. Ideally, all of our donors would complete their own pre-registration process, including the submission of the signed Donor Consent Form prior…