12Apr/18

Humboldt Broncos tragedy spurs blood donations, organ donor … – Globalnews.ca

Globalnews.caHumboldt Broncos tragedy spurs blood donations, organ donor …Globalnews.caWhen the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy cast a dark cloud across the country, Canadians found a way to bring back some light.and more »

12Apr/18

‘A Kidney For Phyllis’: A Southampton Resident’s Search For A Life-Saving Donation – 27east.com


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‘A Kidney For Phyllis’: A Southampton Resident’s Search For A Life-Saving Donation
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Ms. Katz’s kidneys have been slowly deteriorating over the last 20 years due to various unrelated health issues, she said. An unexpectedly long and arduous hospital stay in October 2016, which entailed a surgery and multiple infections, made her

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12Apr/18

Life-saving power of organ donation stressed during Meadville Medical Center event – Meadville Tribune


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Life-saving power of organ donation stressed during Meadville Medical Center event
Meadville Tribune
When Rosie Hershberger was a young girl, her father told her she never should be an organ donor. “He told me organ donors were left on the side of the road to die,” she told a group gathered at Meadville Medical Center on Wednesday afternoon. “He was

11Apr/18

Local heart transplant recipient walking to D.C. to raise awareness … – fox8.com

fox8.comLocal heart transplant recipient walking to D.C. to raise awareness …fox8.comCLEVELAND, Ohio — A Northeast Ohio man, who received a heart transplant last year, is walking from Cleveland to Washington, D.C. to raise awareness for organ donati…

11Apr/18

Kidneys Initially Deemed Unfit For Transplant Prove Viable, Study Shows – Markets Insider


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Kidneys Initially Deemed Unfit For Transplant Prove Viable, Study Shows
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There is a need to redefine codes,” he added. The study tracked 291 kidneys that became available from 172 deceased donors but were at first rejected for transplant between January 2014 and December of 2016. The kidneys were initially refused using

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11Apr/18

Organ donation signups surge in Ontario as part of the ‘Logan Effect … – CTV News


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Organ donation signups surge in Ontario as part of the ‘Logan Effect …
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The selfless act of 21-year-old Broncos player Logan Boulet has inspired thousands of people across Ontario to step up and sign up. According to the Trillium Gift of Life Network online donor registrations surged by nearly 2,000% on Tuesday alone with

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