18Dec/17

Last blood donation clinic in northwestern Ontario closes in Kenora – CBC.ca

CBC.caLast blood donation clinic in northwestern Ontario closes in KenoraCBC.caBlood donors in Kenora, Ont. will now have to go to Winnipeg if they want to donate blood and help the Canadian Blood Services. Tracy Smith, the associate director of donor …

18Dec/17

Steve Gazzard’s ‘have your say’ plea on organ donor opt-out plans – Exmouth Journal


Exmouth Journal

Steve Gazzard’s ‘have your say’ plea on organ donor opt-out plans
Exmouth Journal
Exmouth charity champion Steve Gazzard is urging people to take part in a consultation on whether people should have to opt-in to be an organ donor. Steve Gazzard made a promise to his daughter Sarah Wright before she died that he would fight to change

18Dec/17

Popular opinion is changing over organ donation, says top surgeon – The National


The National

Popular opinion is changing over organ donation, says top surgeon
The National
A cultural shift is taking place in attitudes towards organ donation and transplants, a leading surgeon says. But it is still early days, and many patients still wait too long to be assessed as recipients of organ donation, while families are still
‘Spring arrives’ for donation of organsecns
Organ donation campaignKorea Times
Would you give up your organs to save a life?Blackpool Gazette

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18Dec/17

Blood donation in Victoria: Donor saves mum’s life at Royal … – Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Blood donation in Victoria: Donor saves mum’s life at Royal …
Herald Sun
WHEN Mary Campbell made her 90th blood donation five months ago, she had no idea it would be sent to the Royal Womens Hospital where it probably helped save Meg Terrills life.

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18Dec/17

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation – Times of India


Times of India

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation
Times of India
MUMBAI: Last week, an Amravati doctor couple put aside the grief of losing their three-month-old daughter and took the brave and altruistic step of agreeing to donate her organs. But the lack of awareness and clarity on laws for organ donation for

18Dec/17

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation – Times of India


Times of India

Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation
Times of India
Dead baby’s parents ask PMO for clarity on organ donation. Sumitra Debroy. | TNN | Dec 18, 2017, 06:50 IST. Representative image. MUMBAI: Last week, an Amravati doctor couple put aside the grief of losing their three-month-old daughter and took the

18Dec/17

Local woman shares how blood donations saved her life – WEAU


WEAU

Local woman shares how blood donations saved her life
WEAU
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU)- Blood donations are crucial this time of year, but the American Red Cross said donations can be hard to come by as many people are busy during the holiday season. It’s these blood donations that are so important, especially
Tri-Cities blood drive set for Dec. 26Grand Island Independent
Red Cross in need of blood donations during busy holiday seasonKPAX-TV
Give the gift of lifeSouthCoastToday.com
TAPinto.net –WLKY Louisville
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17Dec/17

The world is changing the rules on gay men giving blood. Will Australia follow? – Crikey


Crikey

The world is changing the rules on gay men giving blood. Will Australia follow?
Crikey
Australia is one of 23 countries, including Sweden and the United States, which have a 12-month deferral policy. But according to CEO of The Australian Federation of AIDS Organisations (AFAO), Darryl O’Donnell, the 12-month deferral period for men who