10Nov/18

Tragic accident leads to new life through organ donation – WLKY Louisville


WLKY Louisville

Tragic accident leads to new life through organ donation
WLKY Louisville
Trinity High School student Davey Albright died after flood waters swept him through a drain pipe in September. WLKY’s Jennifer Baileys shares the story of why Davey’s mother said it was an easy decision to donate her son’s organs.

09Nov/18

Dog with failing kidneys receives organ donation from one of her puppies – Yahoo Sports


Yahoo Sports

Dog with failing kidneys receives organ donation from one of her puppies
Yahoo Sports
Three years ago, a dog named Star was found in a plywood box with her 13 puppies, nine of which survived. According to Fox 2 Now, Star’s puppies were healthy and well taken care of, but the mother dog herself was dehydrated and undernourished.

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09Nov/18

Brody Allen’s family seeks prayers and blood donors as son Drew recovers – Cincinnati.com


Cincinnati.com

Brody Allen’s family seeks prayers and blood donors as son Drew recovers
Cincinnati.com
Brody Allen’s brother Drew remains in critical but stable condition Friday, as friends and family appealed to the public for blood donations. Andrew “Drew” Allen, 18, was hit by multiple vehicles crossing Springdale Road near the family’s home in

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09Nov/18

Study: Public overestimates fainting, dizziness associated with donating blood – The Columbus Dispatch


The Columbus Dispatch

Study: Public overestimates fainting, dizziness associated with donating blood
The Columbus Dispatch
The general public grossly overestimates the percentage of people who faint or get lightheaded or dizzy when donating blood, according to a new study by Ohio University researchers. It’s especially a problem for people who have a fear of having their

09Nov/18

New scholarship established at WKU for students in healthcare-related disciplines – WBKO


WBKO

New scholarship established at WKU for students in healthcare-related disciplines
WBKO
“Critical donors like Dr. Hugh and Debby Wilhite enable WKU to remain an institution of opportunity and access,” said WKU President Timothy C. Caboni. “Their generous gift will continue to elevate our students in the healthcare arena, which we know is