Memorial Ideas For Donors
It can be difficult to mourn a loved one who donates to medical science after they have passed away. When someone donates their body after they have passed, the option…
Human Cadavers vs Virtual Cadavers in the Educational Setting
Technology has continued to advance exponentially, taking over various parts of our lives, including education. However, there are some things that can’t quite be learned from technology, or virtual simulators,…
National Women Physicians Day: February 3rd
Today is National Women Physicians Day, in honor of the 201st birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, which you may have seen mentioned on our social media before. She became the first…
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 feel very different. Some holiday traditions will look different from before, or some may no longer…
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…
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…
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…
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…