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Information about Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation

WebThe Initiative will strengthen accountability, equity, and performance of the organ donation and transplantation system through a focus on five key areas: technology; data …

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Sign Up To Be An Organ Donor organdonor.gov

(4 days ago) WebIf you have an iPhone, you can use the Health app. It sends your information to a national computer system. Can I update my information? Yes, you can change your information in …

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How To Sign Up organdonor.gov

(8 days ago) WebThere are three ways to sign up: Sign up online now in your state. You may need your driver’s license/ID number to fill out a form. Visit your state local motor vehicle office. …

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The Organ Transplant Process organdonor.gov

(9 days ago) WebYour health insurance may cover some costs. Call your insurance company or your employer's benefits office. Ask what costs your insurance will pay and how. What do …

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Organ Donation FAQ organdonor.gov

(6 days ago) WebThe health of your organs is more important than your age. The transplant team will decide at the time of death if donation is possible. Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to donate or …

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How Donation Works organdonor.gov

(Just Now) WebHow Donation Works. Learn what and when you can donate, how organ donors match to organ recipients, and how the transplant process works. Find your local Organ …

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About Us organdonor.gov

(5 days ago) WebThe Division of Transplantation (DoT) is within the Health Systems Bureau (HSB) of the Health Resources and Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and …

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What Can Be Donated organdonor.gov

(2 days ago) WebDonated tissues enhance the quality of life for the people who receive them. Each year, about 30,000 donors provide tissue. The hospital, medical examiner, or funeral home …

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Who Can Donate organdonor.gov

(7 days ago) WebWho Can Donate. All people should consider themselves potential organ, eye, and tissue donors. Your age, race, ethnicity, religion, or health (in most cases) don’t matter. …

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Life Stories organdonor.gov

(5 days ago) WebLife Stories. Organ, eye, and tissue transplants transform lives. They save people who are dying, restore sight, turn loss into hope, and forge profound bonds between total …

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Living Organ Donation organdonor.gov

(6 days ago) WebYou can donate a kidney, a piece of your liver, and certain other organs and tissues while alive. About 6,500 living donation transplants take place each year. Unlike deceased …

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National Donation Awareness Events organdonor.gov

(2 days ago) WebFebruary 14: National Donor Day. National Donor Day focuses on five points of life: organs, tissues, marrow, platelets, and blood. Many health groups use this day to …

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Outreach Materials Library organdonor.gov

(9 days ago) WebOutreach Materials Library. Spread the word about signing up as an organ, eye, and tissue donor. Download these free outreach and educational materials. Many of the materials …

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Donation After Life organdonor.gov

(Just Now) WebThe OPO needs your legal consent. They’ll review your state’s registry. If you’re in it, that’s legal consent for donation. If you’re not, they may check your driver’s license, or another …

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Contact Us organdonor.gov

(6 days ago) WebOrgandonor.gov is an official U.S. government website of the HRSA’s Division of Transplantation. It provides educational information about organ, eye, and tissue …

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Organ Donation and Transplantation: How Does It Work

(1 days ago) WebThis infographic provides an overview of the national organ transplantation system. This four-panel brochure covers the basics about donation, including 10 Frequently Asked …

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Organ Donation Legislation and Policy organdonor.gov

(4 days ago) WebThe field of organ donation and transplantation is well regulated. Both state and federal laws and regulations provide a safe and fair system for allocation, distribution, and …

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Matching Donors and Recipients organdonor.gov

(9 days ago) WebWhat are the common matching factors? Blood type and body size factor into a match. the distance between the donor's and the patient’s hospital; if the patient is available. For …

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COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions organdonor.gov

(6 days ago) WebThe Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Division of Transplantation (DoT) is monitoring the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency …

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Organ Donation Statistics organdonor.gov

(8 days ago) WebFind More Statistics. The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network maintains the national database of information about the candidate waiting list and transplant …

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For Workplaces organdonor.gov

(Just Now) WebFor Workplaces. You may be an organ donation professional or a DoNation workplace partner. Or you might want to help share the importance of organ donation in your …

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Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Policies and …

(9 days ago) WebThe rules of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) decide how policy is developed, how organs are allocated, and how transplant data is collected. The public …

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