St. Thomas Times-JournalA challenging time of year for blood donationsSt. Thomas Times-JournalCanadian Blood Services is dedicating its final St. Thomas donation clinic of the year to 12-year-old Georgia McCaubrey, right, who received two blood transfu…
Hospital culture responsible for wide variation in organ donation rates – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning HeraldHospital culture responsible for wide variation in organ donation ratesSydney Morning HeraldRPA had a higher proportion of elderly patients, who were less suitable for transplant than younger trauma patients, while hospitals based …
Ex-Beeston Hockey player signed up to organ donor register while at Nottingham … – Nottingham Post
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Ex-Beeston Hockey player signed up to organ donor register while at Nottingham …
Nottingham Post A former Beeston Hockey player who died in a freak accident has potentially saved people’s lives– after signing up to the organ donor register while at Nottingham Trent University. Tom Wilson, 22, passed away in Royal London Hospital last week after he … |
Local 92-year-old Navy veteran achieves 22-gallon blood donation – Kern Golden Empire
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Local 92-year-old Navy veteran achieves 22-gallon blood donation
Kern Golden Empire You’re never too old to give the gift of life. That was Jack Hood’s message today as he gave back to his community. “That’s always the worse part, when they stick the needle in,” Hood said. “But it’s real quick.” Friday’s donation brings 92-year-old … Blood donor, 92, hits the 22-gallon markThe Bakersfield Californian |
‘Honestly, I couldn’t be better:’ Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk feeling … – National Post
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‘Honestly, I couldn’t be better:’ Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk feeling …
National Post The 56-year-old billionaire had been on the waiting list for a deceased donor organ for several weeks, but having a rare AB blood type meant that finding a living liver donor was his only option. None of his family or friends were deemed to be … |
Salinas cops union fundraising for child abuse victims – The Salinas Californian
The Salinas CalifornianSalinas cops union fundraising for child abuse victimsThe Salinas CalifornianThe Salinas Police Officers Association has launched a fundraising campaign to assist any victims associated in a severe child abuse case in which a 6-y…
Blood donor, 92, hits the 22-gallon mark – The Bakersfield Californian
The Bakersfield CalifornianBlood donor, 92, hits the 22-gallon markThe Bakersfield CalifornianOn Friday, Hood donated blood and platelets at Houchin Community Blood Bank, a gesture of community spirit that, for him, was not especially noteworthy. Excep…
Taunton Citizens for Citizens gearing up to help area’s needy with Operation … – Taunton Daily Gazette
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Taunton Citizens for Citizens gearing up to help area’s needy with Operation …
Taunton Daily Gazette The 34-year-old Dartmouth resident said he appreciates the good that comes from helping others. Araujo said anything “Star Wars”-related was a popular donation item this year. She also said “Minions” toys related to the computer-animated comedy movie … |
Facing Life Together: Longtime friends realize the value of family, friendship. – Canon City Daily Record
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Facing Life Together: Longtime friends realize the value of family, friendship.
Canon City Daily Record She tested again in Houston in February of this year, and in July she was given a kidney from a deceased donor. After receiving the kidney, she wrote a letter to the donor’s family that will passed on to them through LifeGift. “That was one of the … |
Kidney donor’s death a ‘nightmare scenario’ for UCSF program – SFGate
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Kidney donor’s death a ‘nightmare scenario’ for UCSF program
SFGate UCSF’s suspension of its living donor program for kidney transplants this week after the death of a donor highlights a rare but potential complication for a procedure that’s typically an altruistic gift by a friend or family member to a kidney patient … UCSF Suspends Kidney Transplants From Living Donors After DeathCBS Local UCSF suspends living donor program for kidney transplants after patient deathSan Francisco Examiner Donor Death Halts UCSF Living Donor ProgramYouth Health Magzine KTVU San Francisco –The Monitor Daily all 36 news articles » |