In this guide, we will explain how the body donation programs work, the process to donate a body, qualifications for anatomical donations, how to get free cremation, and why accreditation matters. First, however, let’s look at how donating a body to science supports medical research. How Does Body Donation Help Medical Research? When you make […]
Sydney Levan, a medical student at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, recalls how she felt knowing that people chose to contribute to her education through a medical school donation. “It was both humbling and awe-inspiring to realize I was about to learn from something real from people who had chosen to help us learn […]
Medical students utilized donated bodies to learn anatomy in a hands-on way, something 3D models and simulations simply can’t replicate. Surgeons practice life-saving techniques before trying new approaches on patients. Researchers study how diseases progress, and look for new treatments and cures. When you make a body donation, research can begin, and the body donation […]
When you choose to donate your body to science, you are directly contributing to medical education and scientific research to help train doctors and improve the quality of life for future generations. In Arizona, United Tissue Network (UTN) has helped thousands of families make this meaningful donation, handling donors and families with the highest levels […]
Florida’s population grows by more than 460,000 residents each year, and the population is getting older. Those over 65 years of age make up 21% of the state’s population, the second highest in the country. The state’s aging population requires greater healthcare resources than in other parts of the country. Yet, there’s a growing shortage […]