13Jun/18

Peyton Hurt’s father speaks about her choice to be an organ donor – WPSD Local 6


WPSD Local 6

Peyton Hurt’s father speaks about her choice to be an organ donor
WPSD Local 6
Organ donation was something Chaney’s dad was signed up for, but wasn’t healthy enough to do. Chaney even talked about it with Peyton. “She said that would’ve been wonderful if he could’ve, and I said ‘Anybody can, honey, if something happens to them,” …

13Jun/18

Ethics first – The Hindu

Ethics firstThe HinduThe State is a pioneer in orderly and transparent allocation of deceased-donor organs, and has worked consistently to eliminate commerce in kidneys procured from poor living donors. The Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu has served…

12Jun/18

Govt to soon list who can & who can’t donate blood – Times of India


Times of India

Govt to soon list who can & who can’t donate blood
Times of India
The draft rules also prohibit blood donation by jail inmates and by a person with a history of travel in a geographical area, which is endemic for diseases that can be transmitted by blood transfusion. They also suggest deferring blood donation for six

12Jun/18

Former Lifeflight patient highlights importance of blood donation – WABI


WABI

Former Lifeflight patient highlights importance of blood donation
WABI
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Lifeflight of Maine is the only EMS provider in the state whose crews carry blood. “Not every single one of our patients have the blood or need the blood, but it’s something that we have available for us on every single call