16Dec/15

School board sets calendars, approved policy seeking donation – The Daily Nonpareil


The Daily Nonpareil

School board sets calendars, approved policy seeking donation
The Daily Nonpareil
The Council Bluffs Community School District set its calendars for the next two school years with little fanfare following last year’s contentious changes to school start dates. Iowa law changed last year during the legislative session to push school

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16Dec/15

Organ donors on the rise – The Star Online


The Star Online

Organ donors on the rise
The Star Online
“Other countries have a much higher rate such as Thailand (1.28), Singapore (5), Saudi Arabia (2.7), Unites States (25.5) and on top was Spain with 34.4 donations for every million population,” he said after an organ donation roadshow at Alor Gajah
Welsh now obligatory organ donorsContenuti opinionistici
YOUR AM WRITES: Islwyn AM Gwyn PriceSouth Wales Argus

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16Dec/15

Kidney donation starts chain of events that saves seven lives in one day – ABC Online


ABC Online

Kidney donation starts chain of events that saves seven lives in one day
ABC Online
“Originally it was just going to be a one-on-one donation, so Rob and I were compatible,” Mr Bannan said. But before Mr Bannan was ready to donate, Mr Cairns received a kidney from a deceased donor. Doctors told Mr Bannan he could walk away from the …
One man’s donation results in seven people receiving kidneysSBS
Kidney donation saves seven lives … in one dayThe New Daily

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15Dec/15

The Health News – 16 December 2015 – Health Professional Radio (press release) (blog)

The Health News – 16 December 2015
Health Professional Radio (press release) (blog)
US dating app Tinder is teaming up with Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) to raise awareness among the young about organ donation. Romance-seekers swiping on some profiles will be prompted to sign up to the NHS organ donor register. • The trial

15Dec/15

State Legislators Push For ‘Bill of Rights’ Monument On Capitol Grounds – news9.com KWTV

State Legislators Push For ‘Bill of Rights’ Monument On Capitol Grounds
news9.com KWTV
The monument would cost roughly $500,000 and would be funded through private donors, according to the group’s executive director Chris Bliss. “We’re looking to create a real space for contemplation and to attract visitors and be an attraction that will

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