Gift of Life Michigan Blog
National Donate Life Month: Our message in a time of crisis
Fri, April 03, 2020
What do you do when your biggest month of the year falls in the midst of a national emergency?
Gift of Life Michigan urges transplant community to take health and safety precautions
Thu, March 19, 2020
In the wake of the rapidly spreading new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, experts urge transplant recipients to use extra caution to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Gift of Life Michigan takes steps to protect staff, community during coronavirus outbreak
Fri, March 13, 2020
Updated: 3/17/2020
In the wake of the rapid spread of the new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, Gift of Life Michigan has taken steps to help protect patients, our staff and the communities we serve.
National Kidney Month: minority donor numbers increasing, but more outreach needed
Tue, March 10, 2020
Although National Kidney Month is traditionally set aside to raise awareness of kidney disease and ways to lower risk factors, it also serves as an important reminder of the need for organ donors in the State of Michigan, particularly among the minority population.
Black History Month: Salute to Dr. Clive Callender
Fri, February 28, 2020
Dr. Clive Callender has made educating and empowering people his life’s work.
In memoriam: Jeremiah Turcotte, M.D.
Wed, February 26, 2020
The medical and transplant community is mourning the recent loss of Jeremiah Turcotte, M.D.
Dr. Turcotte was a trailblazer in the field of organ donation and transplantation, recognized across the country as a visionary leader. He passed on Feb. 12, 2020, at the age of 87.
2019: a year of advancements and success
Tue, January 21, 2020
Advances in technology and continued expansion of the Organ Donor Registry helped Gift of Life Michigan – and organ procurement organizations across the country – save more lives than ever in 2019.
In Michigan, 341 patients donated organs and 1,598 donated tissue last year. Both are increases from 2018 and signify the sixth consecutive year of increased donation. In total, 1,056 organs were transplanted.
Gift of Life Michigan honors donors during Tournament of Roses Parade
Mon, December 30, 2019
The Donate Life float will once again have a special meaning for many people who take part in or watch the annual Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, on New Year’s Day.
Transplant community works together to improve efficiencies
Mon, December 23, 2019
The transplant community is continually working to solve a complex equation that involves time, distance and patient-donor compatibility to improve care and save lives. A lot of that work on increasing efficiencies takes place behind the scenes.