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Organ donation takes healthy organs from one person and transplants them into another person, allowing the recipient a better quality of life. A person may be eligible to become an organ donor in two ways:

Donation after Death by Neurologic Criteria / Brain Death: Before declaring death in individuals who suffer severe brain damage, a physician will perform a series of tests to determine the patient’s brain function. If the physician determines that all brain activity has ceased, the patient will be declared dead by neurological criteria. This is the time of death that will be on the death certificate. The patient then becomes eligible to provide life to those on the transplant waiting list by donating their heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas or small intestine.

Donation after circulatory death: After all lifesaving measures have been exhausted and doctors determine that the patient cannot experience a meaningful recovery, the family — knowing their loved one’s wishes — can decide to remove life-sustaining measures such as a ventilator. Many families know that their loved one did not want to live in such a state and opt to let their loved one pass peacefully. After cardiac death is declared and a 5-minute observation period is confirmed, the patient may be eligible to provide lifesaving organs to those on the waiting list as well.Organ donation takes healthy organs from one person and transplants them into another person, allowing the recipient a better quality of life. A person may be eligible to become an organ donor in two ways:

Donation after Death by Neurologic Criteria / Brain Death: Before declaring death in individuals who suffer severe brain damage, a physician will perform a series of tests to determine the patient’s brain function. If the physician determines that all brain activity has ceased, the patient will be declared dead by neurological criteria. This is the time of death that will be on the death certificate. The patient then becomes eligible to provide life to those on the transplant waiting list by donating their heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, pancreas or small intestine.

Donation after circulatory death: After all lifesaving measures have been exhausted and doctors determine that the patient cannot experience a meaningful recovery, the family — knowing their loved one’s wishes — can decide to remove life-sustaining measures such as a ventilator. Many families know that their loved one did not want to live in such a state and opt to let their loved one pass peacefully. After cardiac death is declared and a 5-minute observation period is confirmed, the patient may be eligible to provide lifesaving organs to those on the waiting list as well.

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Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA)

UAGA was the first legislative proposal addressing organ donation, and it established the Uniform Organ Donor Card as a legal document in all 50 states. The act also banned the sale of organs and tissues.

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Partner Spotlight — Stefanie Dotson, Maryville Licensing Bureau

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MTN Staff Spotlight – Britney Machin

Britney Machin's professional career in healthcare includes experience as a community liaison in a clinical setting. She is our Staff Spotlight for National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month.

Building Pathways to Trust with Black Nurses Association

Midwest Transplant Network hosted the Greater Kansas City Black Nurses Association during National Multiethnic Donor Awareness Month for a staff lunch and learn called Pathways to Trust.

What Black History Month Means to Me

In recognition of Black History Month, MTN asked a member of our staff to reflect on what the annual observance means to her. Read her thoughts on the importance of learning about the contributions people…

All Heart: One Recipient’s Journey Back to Health

Each selfless gift given by an organ, eye and/or tissue donor has a true ripple effect. Learn about one heart recipient's powerful and inspiring transplant journey.

MTN Celebrates 50 Years of Saving and Enhancing Lives

Join MTN in reflecting on the work we did in 2022 to save lives with dignity and compassion as well as help celebrate 50 years of furthering our lifesaving and life-enhancing mission.

Administrative Assistant Spotlight

In this Department Spotlight, learn about MTN Administrative Assistants who are responsible for the daily administrative support of 10 unique departments; the executive and senior leadership teams; MTN regional offices; and customer relations for all…

Community Partner Feature – St. James United Methodist Church

Hear from St. James United Methodist Church’s Dr. Yvette Richards, D.Min., on her work within her community and why she is so passionate about partnering with Midwest Transplant Network.

Community Partner Feature – Hoefer Welker

Listen to Hoefer Welker’s Diamond Bronson, Associate Vice President and Project Manager, and Patrick McCurdy, Partner and Healthcare Practice Leader, discuss their work and what inspired them in partnering with Midwest Transplant Network.

Donor Hero Said “Yes” to Joining the Registry at the DMV

In honor of National DMV Appreciation Month, we are honored to share this submitted story about donor hero Ryan Stoway, who believed so much in organ, eye and tissue donation that he enthusiastically said “yes”…

Q&A with MTN Advisory Board Member Doris C. Agwu

There are countless individuals responsible for making MTN’s lifesaving mission possible. This month, we’re excited to highlight one of our Advisory Board members, Doris C. Agwu, MPH, regarding her work in diversity, equity and inclusion.

MTN Aviation

Behind the scenes of organ donation, there are many moving parts that make the gift of life possible. This symphony of motion must come together in near-perfect harmony. One of the often-unseen heroes of the…

2022 Donate Life Legacy Walk Celebrates Gift of Life

During National Donate Life Month, MTN staff brought light and awareness to the legacy of donor heroes and the need for organ, eye and tissue donors. In all the month’s festivities, the MTN community honored…

Reflecting on 2022 National Donate Life Month

MTN Human Resources

Our Human Resources Department works hard to hire and retain mission-driven individuals who are dedicated to saving lives with dignity and compassion through organ, eye and tissue donation. We talked with HR Generalist Alex McClanahan…

The Ultimate Gift of Life

Every year, MTN and 90.9 FM The Bridge collaborate to give families of donor heroes the opportunity to share their loved ones’ stories and for donation advocates to discuss why organ, eye and tissue donation…

2021: Maximizing the Gift of Life

Midwest Transplant Network continued saving and enhancing more lives through organ, eye and tissue donation in 2021. Our staff members and partners enhanced donation processes, maximizing the gift of life.

Bringing Light to a Sometimes-Bittersweet Season

Toward the end of each calendar year, amid many holidays, Midwest Transplant Network hosts Hope for the Holidays, a time to remember donor heroes and celebrate the gift of life.

MTN Donation Communications Coordinators

Hear from Donation Communications Coordinators Jessica Cleary and Lindy Maska on their roles in Midwest Transplant Network's Donor Family Support program.

Family Services Manager Shares About Her Donor Hero

Megan Paone, Manager, Family Services, talks about her grief journey as a donor wife in this guest blog post. Learn more about her husband and donor hero, Chris, as well as how his ability to…

MTN Family Services

Our Family Services staff members work with families whose loved one has the potential to donate an organ(s). To learn more about this unique and powerful profession, we asked Family Services Coordinator John Michael Segars,…

MTN Tissue Services

Most people are familiar with organ donation, yet many know less tissue donation and transplantation. We asked our Tissue Services Manager and Director of Tissue Services to share the importance of this less commonly known…

Making Sure “Little Chris” Is Never Forgotten

Thanks to medicine, doctor visits and, eventually, a defibrillator, Gary Dixon lived a fairly normal life, despite being diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. Then, his conditioned worsened, and he learned he would need a heart transplant.

“Honoring My Donor the Best I Can”

When she was in college, Barb Sheble learned that she had a serious heart arrhythmia and wasn't sure she would make it to age 40. Now, she is nearing 50, thanks to her heart donor….

2020: A Record-Breaking Year

Midwest Transplant Network's lifesaving and life-enhancing work continued last year, despite the pandemic. Take a look at the impact of organ, eye and tissue donors from our service area in 2020.

2020 in Review

Despite the many challenges MTN and organizations globally faced, 2020 was a year of true heroism through organ, eye and tissue donation. Thank you to everyone who played a role in our 2020 successes!

Honoring the “Coolest 3-Year-Old” in Support of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

When 3-year-old Ryan’s life was tragically cut short in a multi-car crash, her parents made the courageous and selfless decision to donate her organs so that others could live.

Laboratory Sets Milestone Amid Pandemic

In our recent blog post, we talked to Midwest Transplant Network’s Laboratory Director, Scott McDonald, about our histocompatibility lab that performs tests in support of organ, eye and tissue donation. After sharing the background of…

MTN Laboratory Services

Did you know that Midwest Transplant Network provides state-of-the-art histocompatibility testing for transplant and cancer centers across Kansas and western Missouri? We are a leader in HLA testing and the designated organ procurement organization (OPO)…

Employee Spotlight: Midge Dempsey

Hear from Midge Dempsey, a Family Services Coordinator based in Wichita, as she talks about her role in the community, multicultural awareness, and her thoughts on organ, eye and tissue donation.

Employee Spotlight: Nichole Asquith

With our virtual Donate Life Legacy Walk just around the corner, we talked to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Nichole Asquith, about her role at Midwest Transplant Network.

Virtual Efforts Provide Hope During Donate Life Month

See how donation advocates across our service area found creative ways to help spread the word about organ, eye and tissue donation throughout National Donate Life Month.

Celebrating the Gift of Life in the Era of COVID-19

This year’s National Donate Life Month (NDLM) looks different from those in the past. Donor remembrance ceremonies are postponed, office decorating parties are canceled and everyone’s thoughts are largely consumed by the novel coronavirus.

May 11, 2019

2019 Legacy Walk

Please join us on Saturday, May 11th at Berkley Riverfront Park for the third annual Legacy Walk! We are excited to host donor families, recipients, hospital partners and

November 14, 2019

2020 Calendar Reveal Party

As a thank you for your participation in Midwest Transplant Network’s 2020 calendar, we invite you to join us for a calendar reveal to honor donor heroes

June 3, 2023

2023 Donate Life Legacy Walk

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