04Dec/18

Provocative organ donation ad banned for insensitivity and ‘making light’ of Jesus’ crucifixion – MuMbrella


MuMbrella

Provocative organ donation ad banned for insensitivity and ‘making light’ of Jesus’ crucifixion
MuMbrella
A provocative ad campaign which features Jesus dying on the cross to promote organ donation has been overruled by the advertising watchdog. The controversial social advertisement, which featured scenes where soldiers take “selfies” with Jesus while …

04Dec/18

Hearts from unusual donors could help meet growing transplant demand – Medical Xpress


Medical Xpress

Hearts from unusual donors could help meet growing transplant demand
Medical Xpress
The number of hepatitis C-positive donors has increased steadily since 2014, along with deaths attributed to drug overdoses related to the nation’s opioid epidemic, researchers noted in the study. Heroin addicts often share needles, contributing to the

04Dec/18

The world needs more blood donors like Wayne Molleur: he’ll make his 220th donation at Orangeville clinic – Orangeville Banner


Orangeville Banner

The world needs more blood donors like Wayne Molleur: he’ll make his 220th donation at Orangeville clinic
Orangeville Banner
I recently sat down for coffee with my new friend Wayne Molleur, whom I met at the Orangeville blood drive in October. When we met, Wayne informed me that his next blood donation would be his 220th. What could possibly motivate someone to donate blood …