Iowa Donor Network earns top-tier status for donation, transplant performance
For the third straight year, the North Liberty-based Iowa Donor Network has been designated a “tier 1 organ procurement organization” — placing it among just 15 of 56 such organizations nationally to achieve the top designation.
Read MoreMethodist Hospital nurse awarded by the Iowa Donor Network
A local nurse was recognized with an award on Thursday for his efforts to spread awareness and advocacy for organ and tissue donation.
Read MoreIowa Donor Network partnering with DMV, Iowa DOT for 'National Donate Life Month'
Iowa Donor Network, the Iowa Department of Transportation, and DMV offices across the state are partnering to encourage Iowans to register as organ and tissue donors for 'National Donate Life Month.'
Read MoreGretchen Teske: How organ donation changed my life twice
On average, a kidney from a deceased donor lasts 8-12 years, according to the Cleveland Clinic. My grandpa's kept him alive for 16. In that time, he saw another grandchild born, attended every musical, play, and sporting event he could...
Read MoreApril is Organ Donor Awareness Month
April is a month dedicated to raising awareness of organ and tissue donations. Sioux City firefighters held a ceremony and raised an organ donation flag Friday. Iowa Donor Network services coordinator, John Jorgensen, spoke at the event.
Read MoreDonate Live flag raised to raise awareness of National Donate Life Month
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital raised a Donate Life flag at the hospital on Monday, to celebrate April's National Donate Life Month.
Read MoreNational Donor Day ... the real reason to celebrate on February 14th
IDN Volunteer and donation advocate Clair Tillotson joins WHO-TV's Justin Surrency live to talk about the importance of National Donor Day.
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