Kidney Patient Press Conference on Capitol HillPR Newswire (press release)WASHINGTON, March 7, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today on Capitol Hill kidney patients, living organ donors and Members of Congress held a press conference to urge support fo…
Kelowna Capital News |
Ultimate act of charity
Kelowna Capital News Burnham’s health situation bring added personal significance for acknowledging March 9 as World Kidney Day, a global awareness initiative aimed at educating people about the realities of kidney disease and the importance of organ donation. For people … |
Salmon Arm Observer |
Ultimate act of charity
Salmon Arm Observer Burnham’s health situation bring added personal significance for acknowledging March 9 as World Kidney Day, a global awareness initiative aimed at educating people about the realities of kidney disease and the importance of organ donation. For people … |
The Epoch Times |
Organ Trafficking Claims From Vietnam Renew Questions About Abuses in China
The Epoch Times They told the attendees, over 100 experts in the ethics of organ transplantation, that prisoners are definitely no longer used as an organ source in China—except for sometimes, when they are. “There is zero tolerance,” said Dr. … 10, one week prior … |
Daily NationPoor guidelines, long waiting lists slow transplantsDaily NationThe prohibitive cost of medical care, the problem of finding a suitable donor, the lack of capacity among medical institutions, and policy-related issues are some of the challe…
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Tampering bill faces tough road in House
Journal Advocate A bill to make tampering with oil and gas operations a felony cleared the Republican-controlled state Senate last week, but House Democrats signaled almost immediately what they intend to do with it by assigning it to a “kill” committee. Sen. Jerry … |
BU News Service |
Against Doctor’s Orders
BU News Service In November 2012, 20 weeks into her pregnancy, Barton gained 20 pounds even though she barely ate. A week later she went to the … Barton said her main goal with the book was to increase organ donation awareness. “One person who donates their … |
Montgomery NewspapersIndian Valley calendar: Week of March 5Montgomery NewspapersAll of the proceeds will be going toward the Donate Life foundation for organ and tissue transplant awareness. Tickets are being sold in advance for $20 per person, which …
Channel NewsAsia |
A parent’s grief: When a child in Singapore needs a heart transplant
Channel NewsAsia On Jul 8 last year, about two weeks after she fell into a coma, they decided to pull the plug. … infrastructure is well-poised to develop a paediatric heart transplant programme in order to provide the best possible care to our children with end … |
St. Catharines Standard |
NIAGARA VOICES: Who wouldn’t want a second chance at life?
St. Catharines Standard The Trillium Gift of Life Network — an Ontario not-for-profit agency supporting tissue and organ donation and transplantation — feverishly advocates to raise awareness and encourage Ontarians to be heroes in their own capacity. In a few short weeks, … |