MTS coordinates the procurement of vital organs, tissues and eyes in hospitals throughout eastern and southern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northeastern Arkansas. MTS also provides education to hospital personnel about making referrals of potential donors and education to the public about the importance of making the life saving decision to donate and sharing that decision with your family. The MTS board of directors includes representatives from donor families, physicians, hospital administrators and business leaders. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Missouri is the largest provider of health care benefits in Missouri in terms of members. Its HealthLink subsidiary provides network rental, administrative services, workers compensation and other non-underwritten health benefit programs in Missouri and six neighboring states.
All major religions approve of organ and tissue donation and consider donation the greatest gift.
There is no cost to the donor s family or estate for organ and tissue donation. There is no national registry of organ and tissue donors. Even if you have signed something, be sure you have told your family your wishes. They will be consulted before donation can take place. An open casket funeral is possible for organ and tissue donors.