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Did You Know?
As a healthcare professional, you know there’s always something new to learn, or facts to be reminded about. Midwest Transplant Network would like to share a few facts as you continue to support organ, eye and tissue donation for patients and their families.
Approximately 95% of U.S. adults are in favor of being an organ donor, but only 60% are registered.
Nearly 2,000 people in Missouri and 500 people in Kansas are waiting for lifesaving organ transplants. More than 2,000 need kidney transplants.
Nationally, more than 104,000 men, women and children are on the transplant waiting list.
On average, 17 people die each day because of a lack of available organs for transplants. And every 8 minutes, another person is added to the waiting list.
One organ donor can save up to eight lives and improve the lives of up to 100 more people through eye and tissue donation.
Everyone can be a registered organ donor, regardless of race, age or medical history.
To join the registry in Kansas and Missouri, go to ShareLifeMidwest.com.
Your hospital can make a difference in enhancing awareness of organ, eye and tissue donation by inviting Midwest Transplant Network to speak with hospital staff or share an information table at a community event. Please talk to your MTN Hospital Services Coordinator for details.
