Travel disruptions challenge global transplant deliveries
PETAH TIKVA, Israel (AP) — Over the past two months, as air travel ground to a halt, Mishel Zrian has crisscrossed the Atlantic and the United States dozens of times, […]
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The coronavirus on Smart Talk Thursday: Organ donations falling, a community fund for non-profits in need, and The Coronavirus Diaries on WITF-TV
At any given time, there are about 100-thousand people waiting for an organ transplant. every eight minutes another person is added to the waiting list. Wait times for transplants can […]
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Meet Christina Ryan, 2020 Celebrate Caring Honoree
Now more than ever, Independence Blue Cross recognizes the invaluable role that nurses play in caring for our families and communities. To show our appreciation, we are honoring outstanding nurses […]
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Organ transplants during Coronavirus pandemic
Cruising through Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in a plastic police car, a pint-size officer hands out stickers and tickets, and tells all the nurses to remember his name: Zachary Danger […]
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Mother’s Day is extra special for Emmaus mom who endured 2 organ transplants
EMMAUS, Pa. — Alecia McFadden was told she would likely never be able to have children, but those odds were no match for her strong will. “Now, I have my […]
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Independence Blue Cross announces winners of Celebrate Caring campaign to recognize outstanding nurses
PHILADELPHIA, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Independence Blue Cross (Independence) kicks off National Nurses Week, May 6-12, with the announcement of 2020 Celebrate Caring winners and honorees. Celebrate Caring recognizes […]
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Gift of Life Donor Program ‘Pays it Forward’ with Meal Delivery
Nineteen times last year, Temple University Hospital employees traveled to Philadelphia’s Gift of Life Howie’s House to cook meals for organ transplant patients and their families who are staying there. […]
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Organ Donation Community Shows Outpour of Virtual Support for Dash From Home
Virtual support for Gift of Life Donor Program’s 2021 Donor Dash, originally scheduled for April 19th but postponed due to COVID-19, was outstanding! Organ donation advocates participated by walking and […]
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Organ Transplants Continue In Philadelphia Region Despite Donations Being Down Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The coronavirus pandemic is impacting organ transplants. Donations are down and some transplants have been put on hold, but the most serious cases are still happening. Hospitals […]
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As we grieve what’s been lost to coronavirus, 12 experts share ways we can cope together
As the coronavirus has ravaged society, leveled the economy, and buckled systems, it has created devastating losses. The loss of lives is the hardest, but even more widespread is the […]
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