08Aug/18

The opioid epidemic’s grim harvest: Transplant organs – Port Huron Times Herald


Port Huron Times Herald

The opioid epidemic’s grim harvest: Transplant organs
Port Huron Times Herald
“We are seeing a slight increases in the number of organ donors we facilitate, and some of that is certainly related sadly to the opioid epidemic,” she said. While the increase in organs is helping more people, Dils said she doesn’t believe it will

08Aug/18

‘Any Age Is the Right Age’: A Push to Recruit Older Organ Donors – Michigan Medicine (blog)


Michigan Medicine (blog)

‘Any Age Is the Right Age’: A Push to Recruit Older Organ Donors
Michigan Medicine (blog)
Just one-third of older Americans intend to donate their organs, a new study finds. But many more are eligible — even though they might assume their bodies …
SOUTH SUBURBAN TOWNSHIP WANTS TO DISPEL COMMON ORGAN DONATION MYTHSThe Chicago Citizen

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08Aug/18

Key Canberra Liberals donor could benefit from payroll tax break – The Sydney Morning Herald


The Sydney Morning Herald

Key Canberra Liberals donor could benefit from payroll tax break
The Sydney Morning Herald
But Mr Coe’s spokeswoman said the donations made that day were completely unrelated to the party’s post budget functions. While neither ACT Labor or the ACT Greens accept donations from property developers, the Legislative Assembly is yet to see …

08Aug/18

NHS plans multimillion-pound campaign to push opt-out organ donation – PRWeek


PRWeek

NHS plans multimillion-pound campaign to push opt-out organ donation
PRWeek
It stated: “A recurring theme amongst responses was that the Government should launch a national media campaign to raise awareness and enable people to make an informed decision on organ donation.” A common request was for information to be …

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