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Organ donation on the rise as fatal drug overdoses mount
Washington Post Lori Blankenship knows her son made bad decisions. But just weeks after his fatal drug overdose about a month ago, she was reminded of a good choice he made. He had registered as an organ donor. Luis Burks’s kidneys and liver went to three people, and … |
Memorial for woman who died waiting for organ donation grows at the Altamont Fairground – NEWS10 ABC
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Memorial for woman who died waiting for organ donation grows at the Altamont Fairground
NEWS10 ABC “We feel that doing this every year, it helps keep her name going and it brings awareness to organ donation.” In fact, the DeLukes are hoping people will visit, learn about Kara’s story, and be inspired to become organ donors themselves. “Don’t take … |
US organ network mapping a path to fairer liver transplants – Janesville Gazette
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US organ network mapping a path to fairer liver transplants
Janesville Gazette Because a piece of a liver can regrow, patients can avoid the transplant wait if they’re able to find a living donor, he noted. But ultimately, more organs from deceased donors are needed. With the proposed remapping, “we’re just changing the way the … Redesigning liver distribution – OPTNOrgan Procurement and Transplantation Network – HRSA |
BJYM Nagaland organizes blood donation at civil hospital Dmu … – Nagaland Post
BJYM Nagaland organizes blood donation at civil hospital Dmu …Nagaland PostBharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Nagaland state unit has organized a blood donation programme at Civil Hospital, Dimapur to celebrate 70th …and more »
Trump’s New Team Brings Deep Ties to Major Donor – Bloomberg … – Bloomberg
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Trump’s New Team Brings Deep Ties to Major Donor – Bloomberg …
Bloomberg When Donald Trump shook up his presidential campaign this week, he deepened his ties to Robert Mercer, a wealthy hedge-fund manager and conservative … |
Director of Planned Giving – Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription)
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Director of Planned Giving
Chronicle of Philanthropy (subscription) At Jupiter Medical Center, located in the beautiful seaside community of Jupiter, FL, we pride ourselves on delivering compassionate healthcare and fostering a supportive and enriching team environment. There’s never been a better time to join our … |
Wisconsin Introduces Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Leave – The National Law Review
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Wisconsin Introduces Bone Marrow and Organ Donation Leave
The National Law Review Effective July 1, 2016, Wisconsin employers who employ at least 50 employees on a “permanent basis” must provide eligible employees up to six weeks of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for bone marrow and organ donation leave. A copy of the law can … |
New law would allow 16-year-olds to become organ donors in New … – Buffalo News
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New law would allow 16-year-olds to become organ donors in New …
Buffalo News ALBANY – New York State has the nation’s lowest percentage of residents signed up to donate organs upon their death, but the potential donor pool could grow … Bill could add tens of thousands of organ donors in New York state …wivb.com |
How schools are helping: Donation drives begin today – The Daily Advertiser
The Daily AdvertiserHow schools are helping: Donation drives begin todayThe Daily AdvertiserRELATED: Heroes of the Flood: Prep students help clean up. Lafayette High School students will accept items at the school from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. At Lafay…
Leonardo DiCaprio, the Malaysian Money Scandal and His “Unusual” Foundation – Hollywood Reporter
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Leonardo DiCaprio, the Malaysian Money Scandal and His “Unusual” Foundation
Hollywood Reporter Despite repeated efforts, DiCaprio, 41, the LDF and the CCF all declined to fully answer fundamental questions related to transparency and accountability of the foundation — a decision that disappoints charity experts consulted by THR. “Everything … |