Science Care
Science Care offers no-cost cremation services through body donation to science, partnering with top universities, medical organizations, and supporting medical research and education globally.
Services
Science Care provides no-cost cremation services through body donation to science. They offer a comprehensive HOPE® Program specifically for terminally ill patients or those in hospice or palliative care, ensuring priority consideration for acceptance. The company manages all associated costs such as transportation, cremation, filing of the death certificate, and returning cremated remains to a designated recipient. Specimen preparation and preservation options include fresh never frozen, embalmed, formalin fixed, and red/blue injected specimens. The organization also provides various scanning options like CT, MRI, DEXA, and X-ray.
Partnerships and Collaborations
Science Care partners with top universities, medical device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and world-renowned medical training organizations. Their anatomical specimens are utilized by medical researchers and educators in over 50 countries. They also host medical training events and support educational activities at both their facilities and external locations globally. The company's utilization of CLIA certified laboratories for donor serology screening ensures high standards in their operations.
Accreditations and Facilities
Science Care is accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB). They have facilities located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas. These facilities are central to their operations, which include hosting medical training events and supporting research worldwide. The company's donor management system tracks the donors through the entire process, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Social Responsibility
Science Care operates a corporate social responsibility program that includes community investment and waste reduction initiatives. They work with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree for every donor through their Memory in Nature program. Additionally, they provide educational materials and training for healthcare professionals to spread awareness about body donation to science.
Support for Medical Research and Education
Science Care supports medical research and education in critical areas such as cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and orthopedics. Through their anatomical specimen services, they facilitate advancements in medical knowledge and practice. Their fee-based system enables them to be reimbursed by clients for services associated with the donation process, ensuring a sustainable operation model.