Floyd County Medical Center: Donate Life Flag Raising ceremony
On April 1 at 11 a.m., the Hospital & Clinic staff and area EMS and First Responders are inviting the public to join them for Floyd County Medical Center’s (FCMC) Donate Life Flag Raising. This is in collaboration with Iowa...
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Celebrating Our History
March marked a significant chapter in our history as we celebrated 30 years of transforming lives through the gift of organ and tissue donation. While we reflected on our past throughout the month, we found inspiration for the future, reinvigorating...
Read MoreIowa Donor Network Celebrates 30 Years of Life-Saving Impact
Iowa Donor Network announced its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of dedication to inspiring organ, tissue and eye donation across the state of Iowa. Since its inception in 1994, IDN has been at the forefront of facilitating life-saving donations and...
Read MoreFinding Hope in the Midst of Loss
At the heart of Iowa Donor Network's life-saving mission are our generous donors and their families who graciously say “YES” to organ and/or tissue donation during times of immense loss.
Read More'Someone I love needs a kidney.' The story behind the car, signs around Des Moines
A Des Moines woman has been working desperately to help secure a kidney transplant for her husband for the second time in four years.
Read More10 years after Valentine's Day heart transplant, Hailey Steimel thriving
“It’s more than just Valentine’s Day, it’s National Donor Day, the day I got a second chance at life.” Steimel’s mother was by her side throughout her time in the hospital. But they weren’t alone.
Read MoreNational Donor Day: Saving lives through organ donation, widow shares husband's story
Currently, over 600 Iowans are waiting for an organ transplant. Feb. 14 is National Donor Day, an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation.
Read MoreCaleb’s gift of life: Family shares how their 3-year-old son gave others a new chance through organ donation
February 14th isn’t just Valentine’s Day; it’s also National Donor Day, a day dedicated to spreading awareness about organ donations and recognizing those who have given the gift of life.
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