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…
Human Cadavers Shape the Past and Future of Medical Science
It’s October, and that means it’s time to celebrate one of America’s favorite holidays—Halloween! With the arrival of cooler fall weather and earlier evenings, we can indulge our sweet tooths…
MedCure’s First Annual Donor Memorial Day
MedCure would not be the company we are if it were not for our donors, and we are actively pursuing new ways to recognize these individuals for their generous gifts…
FAQ: Can I register ahead of time to donate my body? How does the process work?
MedCure accepts pre-registration from anyone over the age of 18. Pre-sign donors do not have to be ill or on hospice care in order to register. In fact, we can…