Organ Donation
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Big jump in tissue donations, organ referrals after Nova Scotia presumed consent lawResidents are presumed to agree to donate their organs when they die, unless they opt out. Nova Scotia became the first jurisdiction in North America to adopt such a law.HealthJan 20
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Regina nurse recovering after second liver transplantRegina nurse Krystal Graham had her intubation tube taken out Friday morning and is breathing on her own.HealthJan 8
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Lethbridge coach posthumously honoured with Logan Boulet AwardWhat’s been dubbed the “Logan Boulet Effect” is a phenomenon that has been felt across the country. But what about the man who inspired Boulet to become an organ donor?CanadaDec 3, 2021
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Organ donation program resumes, but only partially: Saskatchewan Health AuthorityThe organ donation program was halted as the COVID-19 response taxed health care resources. Now, staffing vacancies in Saskatoon are preventing full program resumption.HealthNov 30, 2021
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Canada’s organ transplant groups reviewing COVID-19 vaccine policy for recipientsIn Canada, organ transplant programs are discussing mandatory vaccination for recipients. Some groups are requiring them, but others are on the fence.CanadaOct 15, 2021
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Organ transplant patients in limbo as Alberta, Saskatchewan delay surgeries amid COVID-19 surgeSaskatchewan has suspended its organ donation program, while all living donor surgeries have been postponed in Alberta as both provinces fight the fourth wave of the pandemic.HealthSep 29, 2021
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No organ donations as Saskatchewan nurse awaits transplantWhen she isn't receiving out-patient hospital care, Krystal Graham tries to live as normally as she can, playing with her nieces, and avoiding the thought of death.CanadaSep 27, 2021
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Golf tournament honours Humboldt Broncos bus crash victim Logan Boulet for 2nd yearSaturday's rain didn't dampen the spirits of a group of golfers who hit the green for the 2nd annual Friends of Logan Boulet Golf Tournament.SportsAug 21, 2021
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New Brunswick organ donation bill sent to law amendments committee for further studyThe PC government used its majority to shelve the bill for further study, despite all three opposition parties calling for it to continue.HealthMay 13, 2021
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Former Bomber an advocate for organ donation after giving gift of life to his fatherMike Abou-Mechrek, who spent five of his 10 pro seasons in blue and gold, is recovering in his current home of Regina after donating a kidney to his dad.HealthApr 27, 2021
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