18Dec/14

Temecula firm specializes in human body donations for research, medical uses – Village News Network

Temecula firm specializes in human body donations for research, medical uses
Village News Network
One of the company’s chief awareness-raising strategies centers on holding informational workshops at senior centers, mobile home parks, and other locations. One such … Company workers who are trained morticians visit the Temecula office twice a week

18Dec/14

Tri-City Herald: Grateful to Three Rivers Community Foundation – Bellingham Herald

Tri-City Herald: Grateful to Three Rivers Community Foundation
Bellingham Herald
The Three Rivers Community Foundation is an incredible program that acts as a conduit between local donors and the myriad of charitable Tri-City organizations that can benefit from their generosity. The foundation website calls it the “community’s

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18Dec/14

Only third of eligible organ donors identified; 1000s await transplants: report – 680 News


680 News

Only third of eligible organ donors identified; 1000s await transplants: report
680 News
Organ donation is a complex process, which involves identifying potential donors, getting consent from the families and procuring the organs around the time of death,” said Morris. “While it may not be possible to convert every potential donor, the

18Dec/14

CIHI: MB Among Worst In Deceased Donor Organ Transplant Rate – CJOB


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CIHI: MB Among Worst In Deceased Donor Organ Transplant Rate
CJOB
Only 10 per cent of eligible organs from deceased donors are actually transplanted into patients who need them in Manitoba. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says that ranks us the worst in Canada – a country that has room for improvement.
Older donors untapped source of organs for transplant, study saysOttawa Citizen
Organ donations from seniors could reduce wait timesCBC.ca
BC falls below national organ donation rates, despite increasesVancouver Sun

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18Dec/14

Group raises awareness for organ donation – Meridian Booster

Group raises awareness for organ donationMeridian BoosterA trail ride from this past spring is continuing to raise awareness for organ donation in the season of giving. The third annual Second Chance Trail Ride is an awareness ride and fundraiser that …

18Dec/14

Released from federal prison, black market kidney broker in N.J. sting avoids … – NJ.com


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Released from federal prison, black market kidney broker in N.J. sting avoids
NJ.com
… tied together by a single informant—failed Monmouth County real estate investor Solomon Dwek—who began secretly cooperating with prosecutors after he was caught passing a $25 million bogus check at a bank drive-through window in an unrelated real