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PCOA assumes no responsibility by providing this information. This list is a community service and not an endorsement of any organization listed. We update information annually, however information could change over the course of a year. Please verify directly with the resource.
Listings for End of Life Planning / Body & Organ Donation
End of Life Planning
Having conversations with family, health care professionals, and close friends are important for planning your end-of-life care. Organizations like PCOA can help you begin those conversations and give you reliable information on filling out your advanced directives. In addition, these plans allow you to have the care and treatment you would want if you no longer can make the decisions on your own. The sub-categories here will assist you in this process. In the future, the Arizona Advance Directive Registry will be hosted and maintained by a healthcare organization called Health Current. As a result, a person’s end-of-life care plans will be accessible by healthcare professionals as part of their electronic health record.
Body & Organ Donation
To be an organ donor, you can contact the Donor Network of Arizona, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), or you can simply indicate your decision to be an organ donor on your driver’s license. If you wish to be a body or organ donor, be sure to discuss this with your loved ones and doctor ahead of time. Body donation programs will not accept bodies over the objections of loved ones. It is not necessary to include your decision to be an organ or body donor in your will. Certain conditions may make a body unsuitable for donation, such as hepatitis, HIV, AIDS, MRSA, tuberculosis, major surgery or trauma, obesity, suicide, organ donation, objections of loved ones, or delay in the notification of death. The length of time a donated body is generally used is from a few weeks to two years, depending on the scientific purpose(s) it is used for. Common uses of a donated body can include: doctor training, developing new surgical procedures, testing of new medical devices such as joint replacements, and research into numerous diseases and conditions including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, cancer, and schizophrenia.
See the glossary for descriptions of all categories
Biogift
17819 NE. Riverside Pky., Ste. C
Portland, OR 97230
(866) 670-1799 | (503) 670-1799
Fax: (503) 670-1834Email: info@biogift.info
description
Biogift accepts full-body donations from all over the United States. Biogift cannot take bodies that have been used for organ donation, except eye donation. Cremated remains are returned in 8-12 weeks after death.
costs
All donation costs are paid for by Biogift.
Donor Network of Arizona
description
Donor Network of Arizona serves five organ transplant centers in Arizona and shares organs regionally and nationally through the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
business hours
Open 24 hrs
MedCure
description
Body donation significantly impacts medical research, development, and education advancements every day. MedCure acts as a bridge between whole-body donors and the medical professionals who rely on those donations to help shape the future of medicine. Together, these donors and medical professionals impact the future of medicine. Please visit our website for more information on Veteran Benefits and Body Donation.
business hours
24/7
costs
Call for details.
Research For Life
2230 E. Magnolia St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480) 940-1310 | (800) 229-3244
Fax: (480) 471-5177Email: info@researchforlife.org
description
Research For Life understands that whole-body donation is a significant and personal decision. It’s not right for every person or family. But many families find solace in knowing that their loved one is helping humanity through the gift of whole body donation in their grief. Our professional and compassionate staff is available to ensure that you get all the answers to the questions you have. Just ask them.
business hours
Available 24/7
costs
Call for details.
Science Care
Body and Organ Donation
2001 W. Pinnacle Peak Rd., Ste 175
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(800) 417-3747
Fax: (866) 847-1647Email: info@sciencecare.com
description
Science Care is a body donation to a science program that helps future generations through improved scientific research and education. We offer no-cost cremation for donors that are accepted into the program.
The need for body donation to science touches every part of our lives. If you have ever taken any type of prescription medication, used any type of skin product, or had any kind of surgery, you've benefited from donors who helped to develop all areas of medicine. Register online today to express your intent to donate, or call us with any questions you may have. We're available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
business hours
24/7
costs
No Cost
Southwest Institute for Bio-Advancement (SWIBA)
Body and Organ Donation
4541 S. Butterfield Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85714
(800) 723-3031
Fax: (520) 795-2084Email: info@swibadonor.org
description
The Tucson-based company accepts whole-body donations. We may or may not take bodies that have been used for organ donation. If requested, cremated remains are returned to loved ones within a few weeks of death. All the costs of donation, including cremation after use, are paid for by SWIBA. Call or visit their website for more information and donation forms. Pre-registration is not required.
service area
Tucson
business hours
M - F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
UA Willed Body Program
University of Arizona
Willed Body Program
P.O. Box 245045
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 626-6083
Email: WilledBody@arizona.edudescription
Since 1967, the Willed Body Program at The University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Department of Cellular & Molecular Medicine, has remained committed to honoring the wishes of our donors to further the education of future and current health professionals through the gift of body donation.
Located in Tucson, Arizona, the Willed Body Program serves students, educators and medical residents throughout the United States by connecting them with residents of Arizona who have opted to become body donors. Some of the Arizona universities we work with include:
University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson and Phoenix campuses
Arizona State University (ASU)
Northern Arizona University (NAU)
A.T. Still University
As a whole-body donation program, we continue the long-standing tradition of supporting medical education and training while attending to our donors and their survivors with respect and integrity. We honor our body donors by exceeding the standards of anatomical donation and the regulations determined by the Arizona Anatomical Gift Act (Title 36, Chapter 7, Articles 1-3), the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act and FDA guidelines for the handling of human remains.
service area
Tucson
costs
Please call for details.
United Tissue Network
description
United Tissue Network welcomes anyone to join our registry at all stages in life. An individual can register to be a whole-body donor before or after the time of passing. UTN encourages individuals to register before passing to provide peace of mind for loved ones and to ensure end-of-life wishes are fulfilled. UTN will not sell or share any of your personal information. We utilize this information to contact you if necessary.
costs
Call for details.