09May/16

‘Salvaging some good’: More organ donations an unexpected side effect of opioid epidemic – Orlando Sentinel


Orlando Sentinel

‘Salvaging some good’: More organ donations an unexpected side effect of opioid epidemic
Orlando Sentinel
Coinciding with a rise in drug-related deaths, the number of organ donors who died of drug overdoses has sharply increased in recent years – “a silver lining to what is absolutely a tragedy,” Alexandra K. Glazier, president of the New England Organ

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09May/16

Plaque unveiled to honour mayor’s work to encourage organ donation. – The Westmorland Gazette


The Westmorland Gazette

Plaque unveiled to honour mayor’s work to encourage organ donation.
The Westmorland Gazette
Assistant director for organ donation and nursing at NHS blood and transplant, Anthony Clarkson said that he would like to see other towns follow Kendal’s lead in an attempt to boost national organ donation statistics, hoping that more people would see

09May/16

Red Cross urges blood donation during Trauma Awareness Month – Plattsburgh Press Republican


South China Morning Post

Red Cross urges blood donation during Trauma Awareness Month
Plattsburgh Press Republican
The American Red Cross has listed blood donation opportunities throughout the North Country during May. Donors of all blood types are needed this May. Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of …
Bad blood? Hong Kong Red Cross clarifies it won’t provide locally donated blood to mainland ChinaSouth China Morning Post
Thai Red Cross Society holds four-day blood driveThaiVisa News
Red Cross Day at ChaibasaAvenue Mail

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09May/16

Something good: Newborn’s death spurs neonatal organ donations – Star Local Media


Star Local Media

Something good: Newborn’s death spurs neonatal organ donations
Star Local Media
“We asked about research and participating in research,” Whitney said. “We opened the door to that, and our doctor thought we’d be open to organ donation and we jumped at it.” Their baby would be a neonatal organ donor. Tyler Ray Zapotocky was born …