Donors of organs and tissues

DrOwl

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Organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people. Organs you can donate include Internal organs: Kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs Skin Bone and bone marrow Cornea Most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died. But some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive. People of all ages and background can be organ donors. If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must give you permission to become a donor. If you are 18 or older you can show you want to be a donor by signing a donor card. You should also let your family know your wishes. Health Resources and Services Administration

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DrOwl

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Organ donation takes healthy organs and tissues from one person for transplantation into another. Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people. Organs you can donate include Internal organs: Kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, intestines, lungs Skin Bone and bone marrow Cornea Most organ and tissue donations occur after the donor has died. But some organs and tissues can be donated while the donor is alive. People of all ages and background can be organ donors. If you are under age 18, your parent or guardian must give you permission to become a donor. If you are 18 or older you can show you want to be a donor by signing a donor card. You should also let your family know your wishes. Health Resources and Services Administration

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Organ Donation Statistics | Organ Donor
How many people are waiting for a transplant? Who receives organs and what organs are most needed? This section introduces you to the data and connects you to more detailed statistics on the waiting list, transplantation, organ donation, and registration.*
https://www.organdonor.gov/statistics-stories/statistics.html
Benefits of Organ Donation | How Organs & Tissue Help
One person can save or improve the lives of up to 75 others through the gift of organ and tissue donation. Learn more about the benefits of donation here.
https://www.giftoflifemichigan.org/about-donation/benefits-organ-donation
How Organ Donation Works | Organ Donor
How does donation work? How are organs matched? This section explains the donation and transplant process. For more organ donation information, read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below.
https://www.organdonor.gov/about/process.html
Organ Donor | Organ Donor
U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation
https://www.organdonor.gov
Organ Donation
The Living Bank is focused on confronting the critical shortage of organs that are available for life-saving transplants. By raising public awareness of the need for donations – especially those from living donors – we are helping people get transplants in months instead of years
https://www.livingbank.org/organ-donation/
The Alliance
We envision restoring lives by honoring the gift of life, ending deaths on the organ transplant waitlist, improving access for those in need, and maximizing post-transplant survival.
https://organdonationalliance.org/
Organ and Tissue Donation | National Kidney Foundation
If I needed a kidney or some other vital organ to live… would I be able to get one? Maybe. Some people who need organ transplants cannot get them because of a shortage of donations. The national waiting list for organ transplants grows longer every day. Thousands die each year while waiting for a transplant of a vital organ, such as a kidney, heart, or liver.
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/organ-and-tissue-donation
Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you - Mayo Clinic
Organ donation saves lives, but misinformation surrounds it. Get the facts about becoming an organ donor.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/organ-donation/art-20047529
Organ Donation Facts & Info | Organ Transplants
Learn about the organ donation and transplantation here, including who can be an organ donor, what tissues can be transplanted and more from the Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11750-organ-donation-and-transplantation
Organ Donation: MedlinePlus
Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people. Read about the how to become an organ donor.
https://medlineplus.gov/organdonation.html

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Organ Donation Statistics | Organ Donor
How many people are waiting for a transplant? Who receives organs and what organs are most needed? This section introduces you to the data and connects you to more detailed statistics on the waiting list, transplantation, organ donation, and registration.*
https://www.organdonor.gov/statistics-stories/statistics.html
Benefits of Organ Donation | How Organs & Tissue Help
One person can save or improve the lives of up to 75 others through the gift of organ and tissue donation. Learn more about the benefits of donation here.
https://www.giftoflifemichigan.org/about-donation/benefits-organ-donation
How Organ Donation Works | Organ Donor
How does donation work? How are organs matched? This section explains the donation and transplant process. For more organ donation information, read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below.
https://www.organdonor.gov/about/process.html
Organ Donor | Organ Donor
U.S. Government Information on Organ Donation and Transplantation
https://www.organdonor.gov
Organ Donation
The Living Bank is focused on confronting the critical shortage of organs that are available for life-saving transplants. By raising public awareness of the need for donations – especially those from living donors – we are helping people get transplants in months instead of years
https://www.livingbank.org/organ-donation/
The Alliance
We envision restoring lives by honoring the gift of life, ending deaths on the organ transplant waitlist, improving access for those in need, and maximizing post-transplant survival.
https://organdonationalliance.org/
Organ and Tissue Donation | National Kidney Foundation
If I needed a kidney or some other vital organ to live… would I be able to get one? Maybe. Some people who need organ transplants cannot get them because of a shortage of donations. The national waiting list for organ transplants grows longer every day. Thousands die each year while waiting for a transplant of a vital organ, such as a kidney, heart, or liver.
https://www.kidney.org/atoz/content/organ-and-tissue-donation
Organ donation: Don't let these myths confuse you - Mayo Clinic
Organ donation saves lives, but misinformation surrounds it. Get the facts about becoming an organ donor.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/organ-donation/art-20047529
Organ Donation Facts & Info | Organ Transplants
Learn about the organ donation and transplantation here, including who can be an organ donor, what tissues can be transplanted and more from the Cleveland Clinic.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/11750-organ-donation-and-transplantation
Organ Donation: MedlinePlus
Experts say that the organs from one donor can save or help as many as 50 people. Read about the how to become an organ donor.
https://medlineplus.gov/organdonation.html

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