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Genesis HealthCare System receives HEALTH & WELLNESS

recognition for promoting organ, eye and Fostering hope

tissue donation submitted during National

Genesis HealthCare System received donation to help save lives,” said Dan donated by new mothers to help others Donate Life
Gold recognition for raising awareness Vincent, R.N., B.S.N., Education Consul- heal from burns or other injuries.”
about organ donation and registry activi- tant. “Genesis works with Lifeline of Ohio To earn Gold recognition, Genesis Month
ties as part of the 2024 DoNation Cam- to increase its outreach efforts. One do- HealthCare System facilitated opportu-
paign. This campaign is a national ini- nor has the potential to save eight lives nities with Lifeline of Ohio to educate by Alexus Masterson, MPH,
tiative that unites the U.S. Department through organ donation and heal more and promote organ donation, includ- Family & Consumer Sciences Educator
of Health and Human Services and the than 75 people through tissue donation. ing public donor registration displays, Ohio State University Extension,
organ donation community with work- In 2024, we had 11 donors’ gift 37 or- speakers at local service clubs and nurs- Muskingum County
places nationwide to spread the word gans and save 28 lives. Four of those or- ing schools, and through social media.
about the importance of donation. gans went for critical research. Addition- For more information about the DoNa-
“At Genesis HealthCare System, we ally, there were 17 tissue donors and 44 tion Campaign, visit organdonor.gov.
continually promote and support organ eye donors. We also had 88 placentas Here we are, in April already! The
sun is shining, flowers are trying to
Zane State fall semester registration now open bloom, and we are all looking towards
longer and brighter days ahead. April

submitted brings regeneration, growth, and hope to
our lives, which improves our mood and
Zane State College is excited to an- ZSC also offers these financial aid eli- help offset tuition and other expenses. mindset as we progress in our day to day
lives. People rely on hope in many ways,
nounce that registration for Fall 2025 is gible certificates: Ask us about how you can benefit from one example of that is through organ do-
now open, with classes starting August •Accounting and Bookkeeping the many scholarships awarded each nors. April is National Donate Life Month
18. • Cybersecurity Technician year. and focuses on the importance of rais-
Students will have access to a wide va- • Game Design To learn more about our programs, ing awareness surrounding eye, tissue,
riety of academic programs and career • General Business financial aid opportunities, and how and organ donation. A common miscon-
pathways designed to meet the needs of • Multi-Skilled Health Technician to apply, visit https://hello.zanestate. ception is how difficult it can be to be-
today’s learners and tomorrow’s work- • Peace Officer Training Academy edu/3DRNdwI. For additional informa- come a registered organ donor. In Ohio,
force. Zane State College offers flexible Whether you are a recent high school tion, please contact us by emailing you can register at your local Bureau of
options for degrees in: graduate, a working adult looking to up- admissions@zanestate.edu or calling Motor Vehicles (BMV) when renewing or
• Business skill, a student planning to transfer cred- 740.588.5000. We invite you to explore registering your license to become a do-
nor. It takes approximately 2 minutes to
• Engineering Technology its to a four-year institution, or a College our academic offerings and discover all fill out the questionnaire while you are
• Health & Medical Credit Plus participant, Zane State has the resources ZSC has to offer – we’re doing paperwork. The important ques-
• Information Technology programs to support your educational ready to help you take the next step! tion to ask is, why donate? Every donor
• Public Service and career goals. can save 8 lives and enhance 75 more
• Transfer Degrees (ideal for students Foundation and College scholarships, through donation, while over 100,000
beginning a four-year degree) financial aid packages, and grants can men, women, and children are on the
national transplant waiting list (HRSA,
2025). Common misconception about
Tri-Valley FFA Wildlife Judging Team earns first donation includes age limits, donation
affecting funeral arrangements, cost of
donation, and a history of medical con-
place in state contest ditions. Penn Medicine offers answers
and information on their website to help
those interested to make the choice that
is best for them.
There are many reasons an organ
transplant is needed, some may be from
health complications, autoimmune dis-
orders, or injury. With permission from
a family friend, my “aunt”, I am honored
to share her story surrounding donation.
Her story begins in 1976; after finding
out she was a juvenile diabetic. At 25,
her doctors informed her that her kid-
neys were failing, for another 25 years
she kept her kidneys functioning with
medication and care until routine blood-
work turned up issues that put her on
the transplant list. Diabetes had caused
complications that lead her kidneys to
fail with a 1-3 year waiting period for
a pancreas and kidneys. In 2018, she
received a call that changed her life for-
ever, there is one person ahead of her
for a transplant and to be ready at a mo-
ment’s notice. That gentleman could not
receive a transplant due to taking Tylenol
that day so away she went to Columbus
for a 6-hour surgery. Once she awoke
from the surgery, she was no longer a di-
abetic after 43 years with the condition.
Daniel age 26, her donor, transformed
her life forever after a tragedy occurred
in another’s. One person can change the
world when they choose to Donate Life.
My aunt volunteers with the Donate Life
organization to help register those who
want to donate and spread awareness
to the importance of organ donation. Af-
ter 7 years, she continues to share her
vibrant and caring personality with the
world! Take the time to reach out to Do-
nate Life and register today, make the
difference for those in need.
STATE CHAMPS!!! This past Saturday, March 29, the Tri-Valley FFA Wildlife Judging team placed 1st in the Ohio FFA State contest. The stu-
dents competing in this contest have to identify varieties of Mammals, Birds, Fish, equipment, and plants native to Ohio as well as practicums Sources:
in habitat management, pond management, and Fishing and Hunting Game Laws. Pictured from left to right are Jackson Staugh, Aiden Health Resources and Services Administration. (2025, March).
Organ Donation Statistics. https://www.organdonor.gov/learn/
Swartz, Avery Stewart, Katherine Stafford, Addison Woerner, Aaron McConnell, William Dearing, and Clayton Webb. The top finisher on the organ-donation-statistics
Penn Medicine. (2019, March 26). Organ Donation Myths,
team was William Dearing. Submitted Debunked. https://www.pennmedicine.org/updates/blogs/
transplant-update/2019/march/myths-about-organ-donation