ORGAN DONATION

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ORGAN DONATION

• You can save a life

Prepared by
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A national shortage

Every 13 minutes
Every hour
Everyday
A person is added to the list
4 more are added
17 lose the fight
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Transplants

• Heart
• Intestines
• Liver
• Lung
• Kidney
• Pancreas
• Tissue
• cornea, skin, bone marrow, etc.

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Living donors

• Between 18-60 years of age
• In good physical condition
• Compatible blood type with recipient
• Consent process

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Eligible donors
Your Child
Your Father
You
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How to become a donor

• 1. Document your decision to donate.
• 2. Inform family members of your wishes.
• 3. Know your state's laws.

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Department of Health and Human Services Donate
Life http//www.organdonor.gov
United Network for Organ Sharing www.unos.org