Donor Story – Doris Poulakos
Doris PoulakosOur mom, Doris Poulakos, passed away in August of 2017 at the age of 93. She loved anything purple, reading, sewing, playing board games, and listening to opera!Doris had…
Spotlight: Organ Transplant Training for Surgeons
One of the most amazing and impactful medical advancements in the last century was the development of life-saving organ transplant techniques. Over 28,000 people in America receive much needed organ…
Spotlight: Less Invasive Dental Surgery
The practice of dentistry has a long history, dating back as far as 2600 BC. However, these early methods are virtually unrecognizable as dentistry by our modern standards, and may…
Medical History Moment – Human Blood Types Discovered
Source: AdobeStockWhile doctors had been experimenting with human blood transfusions since the early 1800s, the practice was largely considered dangerous within the medical community prior to the start of the 20th century.…
Medical History Moment – First Successful Kidney Transplant
Dr Murray and his team performing the first successful kidney transplantOn December 23, 1954, Richard Herrick became the first person to receive a successful kidney transplant. The 23 year old…
Spotlight: EMT and First Responder Training
EMTs are quite literally life savers. In a medical emergency, a patient’s life often relies on EMTs’ prompt response time and medical care. One of the most helpful skills an…
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month 2017
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month and hospices across the country are reaching out to raise awareness about the highest quality care for all people coping with life-limiting…
FAQ- Can I request which research study I would like my donation to benefit?
Many people are drawn to the idea of being a whole-body donor by their desire to contribute to the medical community, especially to causes or institutions that hold special importance…
Spotlight: Advancements in Orthopedic Medicine
As we age, so too do our bones and joints. Through the years, our bones may suffer breaks or fractures and our joints may sustain injuries or develop arthritis. The…
FAQ – When should the donation consent forms be completed and who should sign them?
Source: pressmaster/Adobe Stock One of the key components to the whole body donation process is completing the donation consent forms. These forms grant MedCure permission to make arrangements to…