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.