Sioux City Career Academy students learn the importance of organ donation
High school students in the fire science and medical pathways sat in on a special presentation by John Jorgenson of the Iowa Donor Network.
Read MoreGlesne’s legacy extends beyond summer golf tournament
After Glesne’s passing, four individuals received his organs, all of whom have reached out to the Glesne family. One even attended the golf tournament. In America, roughly 60 percent of the population is a registered organ donor, and it...
Read MoreIowa Donor Network picks two families for 2025 Rose Parade float honor
The Iowa Donor Network is selecting two families to be honored on the 2025 OneLegacy Donate Life Rose Parade Float in Pasadena, California on New Year's Day. Angel Dominguez is a heart recipient from Bettendorf and Joshua Brennan is an...
Read MoreLiving liver donor shares her story
In December 2018, April Wilson’s mom was rushed to the emergency room with internal bleeding. Doctors found she had non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. Her prognosis was only 18 months, and her family decided a living donor may be the...
Read More90 critical access hospital CEOs to know
Iowa Donor Network Board Member Eric Briesemeister, CEO of UnityPoint Health, has been named one of the 90 Critical Access Hospital CEOs to Know for 2024.
Read MoreIowa Donor Network hosts Give Life 5K
Hundreds participated in the Iowa Donor Network’s Give Life 5K, honoring and celebrating those who donate their organs and the people who receive them.
Read MoreMedforce members receive awards from Iowa Donor Network
The recipients all treated or otherwise responded to patients who ended up donating their organs to others in need.
Read MoreSister remembers heroism of younger brother who died in Marion motorcycle crash
In the midst of their grief, however, his friends and family found a beacon of hope. Aaron would be able to help others in one of the most generous ways as an organ donor.
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