Kidney Transplant

• Several factors to blame for temporary pause in kidney transplant program: AHS

  Alberta Health Services (AHS) says a number of factors have contributed to a temporary pause in the Kidney Paired Donation Program (KPD).

  Health

  Jan 17
  
• Second highest kidney transplant numbers recorded in Saskatchewan

  'There are currently 800 Saskatchewan adult and pediatric residents living with a donated organ,' said the Sask. government, noting only a third of Canadians are registered donors.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
  
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• N.B. woman a perfect match for boyfriend who needed kidney: ‘The gift of life is what she gave me’

  Brittany Hay and Colin Grieve were matched by friends and now, and now five years since that introduction, they share something even more special -- a kidney.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2023
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• USask research could make kidney dialysis a lot more comfortable for patients

  A researcher at the University of Saskatchewan is working to develop a new type of filter membrane that would reduce side effects many kidney patients suffer from.

  Health

  Feb 22, 2023
• Sask. organ transplants rebounding after COVID-19 slowdown: report

  A new report shows Canada's organ transplants are nearing 2019 levels after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed many vital surgeries. Saskatchewan's Jessica Bailey survived the wait.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2023
• A connection on the ringette rink inspired a gift of life to an Alberta teen

  They met seven years ago in their small southern Alberta town. Neither of them had any way of knowing their connection would lead them to the operating room for an organ donation.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2023
• Donating kidney to stranger helps B.C. woman heal after losing 2 children

  A B.C. woman who lost two of her sons says donating a kidney to an Okanagan man in need has helped her heal. "It's really helped to save my heart," she said.

  Health

  Jan 2, 2023
• Prolific N.B. lawyer in need of kidney calls for ‘presumed donor’ legislation

  Bill Gandy says without a kidney, his lifespan could be shortened significantly. He's using his situation to fight for others in need of new organs.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2022
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• Grateful transplant patient donates $1M to LHSC with thanks to hospital care team

  Keith Lavergne, a kidney transplant recipient, and his wife Leanne are thanking the local care team at the London Health Science Centre (LHSC) with a $1 million donation.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2022
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• Green Shirt Day: Alberta families share effect of organ donation in honour of Logan Boulet

  Logan Boulet's death has truly transformed organ donation in Canada. Families across Alberta have been inspired to share their own stories about the impact.

  Features

  Apr 7, 2022