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Tucson teen part of Arizona’s record number of organ donations
Tucson News Now More people donated organs last year than ever before in Arizona. All across the state, 267 life saving decisions were made. Within that statistic is Tucson teen, 18-year-old Victoria Arias. Her parents were left empty by her passing, but are now full … |
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‘Misperceptions’ keep some from agreeing to donate organs after death
Reuters (Reuters Health) – Although most Americans say they’re willing to be an organ donor after they die, some people never sign up because they’re unsure about what could happen to them in a medical emergency, according to a new study. In particular, survey … |
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OneLegacy Announces Record-Setting Year in Organ and Cornea Donation
Business Wire (press release) OneLegacy’s record-setting year is part of a national trend toward increased organ donor registration at the Department of Motor Vehicles, with California’s donor registry holding more than 14 million registrants and the national registry now at more … |
University of Michigan Health System News (press release)Poll: Parent misconceptions may hinder child organ donationUniversity of Michigan Health System News (press release)Many parents also expressed concerns about organ donation that may be based on …
NBC4i.comOrgan transplant rate increases with high overdose deaths in OhioNBC4i.comBIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 09: Consultant Surgeon Andrew Ready and his team conduct a live donor kidney transplant at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham on J…
NBC4i.com |
Organ Transplant Rate Increases With High Overdose Deaths
U.S. News & World Report The organization saw a “drastic” 37 percent increase in the number of organs transplanted, said Andrew Mullins, Lifeline’s director of partner services. “We know the drug epidemic that’s sweeping our state, and donation has had an effect on transplant … Organ transplant rate increases with high overdose deaths in OhioNBC4i.com |
Chillicothe Gazette |
LETTERS: Organ donation after overdose; immigrants make us better
Chillicothe Gazette The bottom line is: people who die from an overdose have the potential to give the gift of life through organ donation. We are often asked: “won’t drugs be passed from the organ to the recipient?” And the answer is no. Whenever a person dies in a … |
Wadena Pioneer Journal |
TCHC recognized nationally for promoting organ donation
Wadena Pioneer Journal “Our hospital and community have been touched by donations in many ways. We live and work with transplant recipients and donor families who inspire our mission. We are honored to be able to join in the effort to save lives and give hope though donation … |
WSOC Charlotte |
Chile sees record number of organ transplants in 2017
Xinhua SANTIAGO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Chile registered 457 organ transplants in 2017, setting a new record as the number of donors rose, Health Minister Carmen Castillo said on Friday. “There is no greater satisfaction for a health authority than to mark a … Nonprofit assists families of children waiting for lifesaving organ transplantsWSOC Charlotte |
WEAU |
Man shares story of granddaughter’s death to stress importance of organ donation
WEAU According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, there was the highest amount of deceased organ donors ever, for the fifth straight year. But, surprisingly, in the Midwest, opioid overdose donors decreased last year, despite having a record number of … |