Memorializing Our Donors
MedCure donors are our heroes. Their generous gifts make possible the vital and groundbreaking research that keeps the practice of medicine moving forward. They help to educate surgeons and other…
Project My Heart Your Heart Pacemaker Recycling
Human beings are, by nature, capable of extraordinary acts of generosity. Every year, thousands of people in the US alone donate not just money, but pieces of themselves. They do…
Legislating Whole Body Donation
Organ donation in the United States operates under a strictly controlled system with federal rules and oversight, but body donation remains largely ignored by legislators. There are no national laws…
FAQ: How Are Organ Donation and Body Donation Different?
Q: What's the difference between donating my organs and donating my body? Anatomical donations fall broadly into two categories: organ donation or body donation. Organ donation is the one we…
Memorial Day’s Fleet of Flowers at Depoe Bay
If you happened to find yourself on the mid-Oregon coast on Monday, May 27th, you might have witnessed something extraordinary. A small fleet of boats laden with colorful greenery sailed…
As Body Donations Increase, So Does The Need for Donors
Just as rates of Americans choosing cremation over burial have risen from only 5% in the 1970s to more than 50% in 2018, more and more people today continue to…
FAQ – Can My Family Still Hold a Funeral?
Q: If I donate my body through MedCure, can my family still hold a funeral for me? Unfortunately, a traditional viewing isn’t possible with whole body donation. The demands of…
Veterans Benefits and Body Donation
Donating to a program like MedCure can be a simple way for veterans to make their final arrangements as easy as possible on the loved ones they leave behind. MedCure…
How do you become a whole body donor? What should I know about being a body donor? Is there anything to know about donating your body to science?
What Does My Family Need to Do If I’m Placed on Hospice Care?
Registering your future intent to be a whole body donor and carrying your MedCure donor card with you is a great way to let your loved ones know your final wishes. But…
MedCure Supports Oregon Legislation to Regulate Whole Body Donation
In the world of medical research and education, there is no substitute for the human body. When physicians are learning surgical procedures or companies are developing medical devices for use…