Genesis and Iowa Donor Network celebrate the gift of life

WHO: Genesis Health System and the Iowa Donor Network

WHAT: In honor of National Donate Life Month, Genesis Health System will raise the Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.

WHERE: Genesis Medical Center, 1227 E. Rusholme St., Davenport. The ceremony will take place at the hospital's flagpole on the East Rusholme St. side.

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10 at 11 am

MEDIA NOTES: The event will feature a poignant program led by Genesis Chaplains Marcy Heil and Tami Bogosian, who will raise the Donor Flag. This will be followed by a moment of silence to pay tribute to those who have generously given the ultimate gift of life and to acknowledge the recipients of these life-changing donations.

About MercyOne

Genesis Health System is now part of MercyOne. MercyOne is a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping people and communities live their best life. MercyOne’s care providers and staff make health the highest priority. The system’s clinics, medical centers, hospitals and affiliates are located throughout the state of Iowa and beyond. Headquartered in central Iowa, MercyOne was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health (based in Livonia, Michigan) – two of the country’s foremost, not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne is now fully owned by Trinity Health.