Program Information Sheet for:
The Living Bank
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The Living Bank
PO Box 6725
Houston, TX 77265-6725
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ATTENTION:
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Phone #:(800) 528-2971 Chance Roberson/ Administrative Assist
Phone #:(713) 961-9431
Phone #:
Phone #:
Phone #:
Fax Number:(713) 961-0979' ;
Web Page:
WWW.livingbank.org
E-mail to:
INFO@livingbank.org
Operating Agency:
The Living Bank International (Private, Non-Profit)
Person In Charge:
Executive Director:Jon Eiche
Hours:
Monday - Friday 7: 30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. /On call staff 24 hours for emergency calls/All non-emergency calls answered next bus. day.
Eligibility:
Open to anyone who wishes to donate organs and/ or tissues at time of death
Fees:
None
Intake Process:
Telephone/ Registration
Program Licenses:
Staff Qualifications:
Service Area:
Nationwide
Handicap Accessibility:
Provides a central registry for people who want to donate their organs / tissues at the time of death. People who are interested in becoming donors can request donor information forms on which they specify which organs and / or tissues they will donate and any limitations or special wishes. The document must be signed by two witnesses. Donors receive a donor card which is carried by the individual at all times and which indicates the person is registered with the Living Bank. The organ procurement organization makes the decision regarding what can and cannot be used for transplant. For whole body donations, the individual should contact the Living Bank. The Living Bank includes a newsletter which has news stories on programs and events, research notes and letters.
This information was last updated on 03/02/2005
This information is provided as is with no guarantee
as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of
the date of the last update, printed above. United Way 211 may not be held liable for misuse
of this information.
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