CBS Local |
Organ Donor Network Honors Shooting Victims Who Saved Lives
CBS Local CHICAGO (CBS) — The families of two organ donors who were killed by gun violence in Chicago were honored this morning at Stroger Hospital. Together, 19-year old Jordan Dawson and 22-year old Eric Magana saved 10 lives through organ donations. |
The Christian InstituteMSPs reject presumed consent organ donation BillThe Christian InstituteMSPs have blocked plans for an opt-out organ donation system in Scotland, but the Government has said it will launch a consultation on the issue. Public Healt…
Belfast Telegraph |
Jo-Anne Dobson’s organ donor Bill sunk on same day terminally-ill pal went into hospice
Belfast Telegraph And addressing the concerns of senior surgeons in Northern Ireland who argued the soft opt-out would turn people away from organ donation, she said: “Some of those clinicians (gave their support) during consultation stage, so I have a letter drafted to … |
Sydney Morning HeraldOrgan donation chief Yael Cass departs as donation rate improvesSydney Morning HeraldThe chief executive officer of the Organ and Tissue Authority (OTA) has quietly vacated her position following a controversial probe into the rate…
CBC.ca |
Manitobans for Presumed Consent calls for changes to organ donation rules
CBC.ca Mendel Schnitzer, 67, said he still remembers how excited he was when he found out he was getting a kidney transplant in 1993. “I went to the wrong hospital,” the 67-year-old Manitoban said, with a laugh. But since that kidney failed in 2000, Schnitzer … Manitobans for presumed organ donation lobby for legislationMetroNews Canada Group wants presumed consent for organ donationMyToba WATCH: Manitoba group pushing for presumed consent in organ donationsGlobalnews.ca Winnipeg Free Press –Winnipeg Sun –Ottawa Citizen all 21 news articles » |
KKCO-TV |
Give life through organ donation, one person can be a hero for seven
KKCO-TV Geer will continue to serve through organ donations; giving a second chance at life to people in our region. Unselfish — is the word that has been passed around the community about Deputy Geer’s decision to donate his organs. “The fact of humanity and … Mesa County Sheriff: Deputy In Final Hours Of LifeCBS Local Mesa County sheriff’s deputy to be taken off life support after being shotFOX31 Denver Suspect in Deputy Shooting IdentifiedWesternSlopeNow Grand Junction Daily Sentinel all 104 news articles » |
KTRK-TV |
Toddler’s story of survival highlights importance of organ donation
KTRK-TV A few weeks after she received her heart transplant, Riki continued with her radiation. She finished treatments and is living cancer free today. Julianna is healthy as well. Regarding organ donation, Riki told us, “It’s something I think everyone … |
Huddersfield ExaminerDuchess of York urges people to join organ donation register on visit to University of HuddersfieldHuddersfield ExaminerThe Duchess of York and the Huddersfield Giants are leading the charge on an organ donor registration campaign….
Globalnews.ca |
Manitoba group pushing for presumed consent in organ donations
Globalnews.ca WINNIPEG — A local group is pushing for changes to the way people decide whether to donate their organs after death. Manitobans for Presumed Consent would like to see a switch from people having to sign up as organ donors to instead being “presumed … Organ Recipients Want ‘Presumed Consent’ LawCJOB |
BuzzFeed News |
Senior Doctor: SNP’s Failure To Back Opt-Out Organ Donation Bill “Disappointing”
BuzzFeed News A senior kidney doctor said he is “disappointed” by the Scottish government’s failure to back an opt-out organ donation bill, saying “people are dying” while waiting for transplants. On Wednesday the Scottish government rejected a Labour bill which … |