23Jul/16

A look behind the scenes of a kidney transplant: Oakville forum – InsideHalton.com


InsideHalton.com

A look behind the scenes of a kidney transplant: Oakville forum
InsideHalton.com
Snyder said deceased organ donation is “very rare” — only about two per cent of those who die in the hospital are eligible to become an organ donor. “You’re six times more likely to need an organ than you are to ever become an organ donor. It’s a very

23Jul/16

Donors fan challenge to bring heat relief to needy residents – News & Observer


News & Observer

Donors fan challenge to bring heat relief to needy residents
News & Observer
The county hasn’t seen any alarming heat-related problems, emergency management coordinator Kirby Saunders said, but it is asking folks to be mindful of the “feels like” temperature. “Even in the shade, you can get that ‘feels like’ temperature,” he said.

23Jul/16

Senator Derryn Hinch to champion organ donor cause – Herald Sun

Herald SunSenator Derryn Hinch to champion organ donor causeHerald SunInspired by his lifesaving gift, Hinch said organ donation was a cause he would champion once he took his place in Canberra. He said he believed it was possible to sign at least one …

23Jul/16

Denise Joniec, from Vermont South, wants more people to register as organ donors, just as her husband Richard did – Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Denise Joniec, from Vermont South, wants more people to register as organ donors, just as her husband Richard did
Herald Sun
Mrs Joniec said she and Richard had always talked about organ donation, and when it was clear he wouldn’t survive, staff at the hospital started to ask them about it too. Mrs Joniec said there was never any doubt they would donate Richard’s organs, but …