While most solid organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died, some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive.

Jenny, accommpanied by a scientist from the Tissue Bank, gave many talks to groups about the personal side of tissue donation and the importance of discussing it with family.

Since then, no court has ruled in favor of forced organ or tissue donations, lawyers and ethics experts said.

His organ and tissue donations saved four lives and enhanced 50 others.

Through Donate Life America, Americans can learn about organ donation among other contributions such as tissue donation, cornea donation, and living donation.

HRSA oversees the nation's organ and tissue donation and transplantation systems, and a drug discount program for certain safety-net health care providers.

This 'trade' in human beings risks undermining the confidence of citizens and aggravating the shortage of voluntary organ and tissue donations.

"We accept tissue donation from people murdered in holdups," Mr. Walden said.

Because you may save up to 8 lives through organ donation and enhance many others through tissue donation.

These facts may help you better understand organ, eye, and tissue donation: