20Jan/18

More people in Upper Midwest willing to donate organs – Minneapolis Star Tribune


Minneapolis Star Tribune

More people in Upper Midwest willing to donate organs
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Social media has helped spread stories — such as the donation by an ex-football player that resulted in a recent heart and kidney transplant for Minnesota baseball legend Rod Carew. As of last year, Minnesota also allowed people to register as organ

19Jan/18

Chile sees record number of organ transplants in 2017 – Xinhua


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Chile sees record number of organ transplants in 2017
Xinhua
SANTIAGO, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) — Chile registered 457 organ transplants in 2017, setting a new record as the number of donors rose, Health Minister Carmen Castillo said on Friday. “There is no greater satisfaction for a health authority than to mark a
Nonprofit assists families of children waiting for lifesaving organ transplantsWSOC Charlotte

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19Jan/18

Nonprofit assists families of children waiting for lifesaving organ transplants – WSOC Charlotte


WSOC Charlotte

Nonprofit assists families of children waiting for lifesaving organ transplants
WSOC Charlotte
A local nonprofit that raises awareness for pediatric organ donation is holding a fundraiser this week in Fort Mill. The organization, Hayden’s Hope, is named for Hayden Michael Nowkhah. Days after he was born in 2011, a virus caused a fever which

19Jan/18

Man shares story of granddaughter’s death to stress importance of organ donation – WEAU


WEAU

Man shares story of granddaughter’s death to stress importance of organ donation
WEAU
According to the United Network for Organ Sharing, there was the highest amount of deceased organ donors ever, for the fifth straight year. But, surprisingly, in the Midwest, opioid overdose donors decreased last year, despite having a record number of