Organ Donors
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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.CanadaJul 5, 2023
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Nova Scotia mom wants policy change for organ, tissue donors after gay son’s deathHer mission now is to file a case with the Canadian Human Rights Commission so others are not stigmatized and people on long wait lists are not deprived of organs and tissues.HealthApr 28, 2023
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Quebec reports steep rise in organ donations after medical aid in dying legalizedTransplant Quebec says it received 854 organ donation referrals in 2022, which it said was a "record number.'' About 15 per cent of all donors in the past year had received MAID.HealthFeb 8, 2023
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Boulet family promotes Green Shirt Day in TaberThe Taber Golden Suns hosted a Green Shirt Day event where organ transplant recipients and the Boulet family came together to spread awareness.HealthFeb 28, 2022
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As N.S. begins ‘presumed consent’ organ donation, advocates say Canada will be watchingNova Scotia on Monday became the first jurisdiction in North America to implement a policy of presumed consent for organ donation.HealthJan 18, 2021
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Canadians waiting for organ transplants feel ‘defeated’ during coronavirus pandemicOrgan transplants in Canada are only being done in "urgent" cases, leaving many Canadians unsure when they will receive the organ that will save their life.LifestyleApr 19, 2020
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Stay home and post selfie to mark Green Shirt Day under COVID-19, BC Transplant saysJoanne Arcado of Maple Ridge is alive today thanks to an organ donor, who gave her a healthy liver.FeaturesApr 7, 2020
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Ontario reaches record highs for organ donations, transplants in 2019Trillium Gift of Life Network said every three days, someone dies while waiting for a donation.HealthFeb 11, 2020
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Edmonton woman hopes to find kidney donor with LRT adsAn Edmonton woman who has kidney failure is using ads to find a donor.HealthNov 24, 2019
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Alberta presumed consent organ donation bill needs work, says dad of late Humboldt Broncos playerToby Boulet supports the purpose of the bill but says it could do more harm than good unless there's more work done to back up its intent.CanadaNov 12, 2019
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