20Nov/18

Behrend student donates bone marrow to teen with leukemia – Penn State News


Penn State News

Behrend student donates bone marrow to teen with leukemia
Penn State News
Life didn’t go back to normal, however: There is a high incidence of recurrence with T-All, so Mathew, 12, continued with chemo seven days a week. The treatment often required multi-day … The students had organized the drive for Be the Match, a

20Nov/18

We need a consensus on the definition of ‘global public goods for health’ – Brookings Institution (blog)


Brookings Institution (blog)

We need a consensus on the definition of ‘global public goods for health’
Brookings Institution (blog)
Solving international collective action problems—like tackling pandemics, developing new technologies to control neglected diseases, or strengthening the governance and stewardship of global health systems—is essential for achieving the health

20Nov/18

‘Precious Scars’ – sculpture at Dorset County Hospital celebrates organ donation – Dorset Echo


Dorset Echo

‘Precious Scars’ – sculpture at Dorset County Hospital celebrates organ donation
Dorset Echo
Mr Kirkby sees this as a metaphor for the way in which organ donation is a gift of life that repairs the recipient. The project is the initiative of the Organ Donation team at Dorset County Hospital, led by consultant anaesthetist Andy Ball and

20Nov/18

Blood donations needed at Rock River Valley Blood Center and nationwide – Rockford Register Star


Rockford Register Star

Blood donations needed at Rock River Valley Blood Center and nationwide
Rockford Register Star
ROCKFORD — The Rock River Valley Blood Center typically has a five-day supply of every blood type on hand. That is not the case this holiday season, however. “We are actually down to less than a one-day supply in several blood types,” said Lisa

20Nov/18

After her son Davey’s death, Jennifer Albright finds her mission – Courier Journal


Courier Journal

After her son Davey’s death, Jennifer Albright finds her mission
Courier Journal
When Davey Albright was removed from life support on the evening of Sept. 7, his mother was watching a football game. Jennifer Albright knew she might be judged for that choice, but she was also mindful that there was no more she could do for her older …

20Nov/18

Former Camden High student to be honored for gift of life through organ donation – Live 5 News WCSC


Live 5 News WCSC

Former Camden High student to be honored for gift of life through organ donation
Live 5 News WCSC
CAMDEN, SC (WIS) – A former Camden High School student, who died after a vehicle crash in 2015, ended up saving lives through organ donation and will be honored on a national stage. On Tuesday, Drew David’s family and Camden High students and staff are