12Jul/17

Government favours family ‘opt-out’ plan for future organ donation – SHEmazing


SHEmazing

Government favours family ‘opt-out’ plan for future organ donation
SHEmazing
Yesterday, Health Minister Simon Harris, brought forward a motion to the Cabinet which will see families give authorisation for organ donation. The aim of the new Bill, called The Human Tissue Bill, is to regulate the removal, retention, storage, use

12Jul/17

American Red Cross appeals for blood donations – EMS1.com


Greenville Daily Reflector

American Red Cross appeals for blood donations
EMS1.com
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A steady decline in blood donations over the last two months has led to “a critical blood shortage” for the American Red Cross, according to a spokesperson for the agency. According to local officials, Lexington, as of now, will not
Blood donors needed because supplies are lowGreenville Daily Reflector
Red Cross to hold blood donation opportunity July 18Wicked Local Easton
Blood donations encouraged as supply dwindlesThe Herald
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12Jul/17

Organ donation: Heart transplant a boon for Maisy – Herald Sun


Herald Sun

Organ donation: Heart transplant a boon for Maisy
Herald Sun
The Box Hill girl had five open heart surgeries by the time she turned two before having a heart transplant. Ms Bodinnar’s 20-week ultrasound picked up that Maisy had a rare heart defect where the heart’s lower half is reversed as well as a hole in her

12Jul/17

AFL out to kick a goal by getting behind organ donation – The Australian


The Australian

AFL out to kick a goal by getting behind organ donation
The Australian
Last year a record 1713 Australians received a transplant thanks to the generosity of 503 dead and 267 living organ donors, but with about 1400 patients waiting for a life-saving transplant, all 18 men’s clubs and the AFL Women’s League have signed up
Nearly 700 people now alive in Lincolnshire thanks to organ donationLouth Leader
City of Swan drumming up support for organ donation ahead of DonateLife Week Corporate ChallengeCommunity Newspaper Group
Nearly 800 lives have been saved thanks to organ donationNottingham Post
The Sun –ITV News –Yorkshire Post
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12Jul/17

Blood donation camp on behalf of Rakesh Siddaramaiah’s birthday – citytoday


citytoday

Blood donation camp on behalf of Rakesh Siddaramaiah’s birthday
citytoday
Mysuru, July 12:- “Rakesh Siddaramaiah Yuva brigade is organising blood donation camp on July 13 to Mark Rakesh’s birthday at the premises of Kote Anjaneya temple,” said President of the association H Beerappa in a press meet. The president of Varuna …

12Jul/17

Two Chorley men honoured at NHS Blood and Transplant awards for 100 donations – Lancashire Evening Post


Lancashire Evening Post

Two Chorley men honoured at NHS Blood and Transplant awards for 100 donations
Lancashire Evening Post
John Bicknell, 67, a retired BT manager from Whittle-le-Woods, has been donating since 1968. He said: “I started donating with a group of friends at a session in Chorley. You never know when you might need a donation yourself. Donating blood is quick, …