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[Interview] Dakota Lions Sight & Health Birth Tissue
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital had its first donation of birth tissue in September as part of a new program with Dakota Lions Sight and Health. Dakota Lions Sight and Health can now coordinate the donation and collection of amniotic membranes and umbilical cords from consenting mother's having a planned Caesarean section. Grafts made from birth tissue have anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties and have a wide range of medical uses. MED spoke with Labor & Delivery manager Tina Dillon for insight into the hospital's involvement in the birth tissue donation program.
Dakota Lions Sight & Health, Monument Health Launch Birth Tissue Donation Program
Monument Health and Dakota Lions Sight and Health (DLSH) are introducing a birth tissue donation program at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital. The program will coordinate the donation and collection of birth tissue including amniotic membranes and umbilical cords.
Dakota Lions Sight & Health Partners with Avera to Offer South Dakota’s first Birth Tissue Donation Program
Dakota Lions Sight & Health (DLSH), the only eye and tissue donation organization based in the Dakotas, has partnered with Avera to bring the first birth tissue donation program to South Dakota.
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