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May 15, 2016

5 Things You Should Know Before Becoming an Organ Donor

Donating your organs and tissue is a great way to make a big impact on someone’s life.  In fact, one donor can help save or improve the lives of over 50 people.  Whether or not you are undecided about becoming an organ donor, there are a few things you should know before going to get […]

May 15, 2016

The Dark Side of Organ Transplants

We’ve all seen those horror or science fiction films that depict a seedy underworld where organs are illegally harvested, then bought and sold on the black market.  The stories are almost always full of corrupt, evil doctors taking advantage of poor people by stealing their organs or buying them at a low price, and then […]

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