A simple conversation about organ and tissue donation now could put your mind at ease for what possibly lies ahead when you are gone later. Every year, more than 900,000 lives are helped through organ and tissue donation, whether it be for treating a serious injury or replacing a failing heart or liver. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, nearly 114,000 people are on the national waiting list for organ transplants, including 2,000 Wisconsinites. One person could save eight lives by donating their organs and positively impact the lives of over 70 people when you include tissue donation. Versiti Hospital Relation Liaison Tracy Wylie works with organizations like Door County Medical Center to find the organs and tissues needed for patients. She says the misconceptions about the process often stunt the conversations.
Door County Medical Center will host their annual Donate Life Flag Raising on Friday at 1:08 p.m. in front of the hospital. Joining in the festivities is Door County resident Jim Meyer, who saw his life saved thanks to a heart transplant.
Listen to our full interview with DCMC's Christa Krause and Versiti's Tracy Wylie here
