Transplant Community Coalition: December Newsletter

December 2022 Newsletter

FEATURED STORY

Flight delays for organs: Here's why the donation transportation system needs to change

Organ transplants are complicated no matter what, but transporting them over long distances adds another layer of complexity. The United Network for Organ Sharing said in an open letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg that regulations around how and when organs can be shipped make it more likely for the process to break down.

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POLICY SPOTLIGHT

Introducing: The Pulse on Policy

TransplantNATION is excited to introduce our newest addition to the magazine – The Pulse on Policy. This feature is designed to keep our community up to date on the most pressing policy issues impacting the transplant and donation community. We’re kicking off our first feature with a national policy issue that is near and dear to the hearts of many in our community – the Living Donor Protection Act (Bill numbers H.R.1255 and S.377).

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FEATURED RESOURCE

Navigating the holiday season after a transplant

The holidays can be a hectic time of year, especially when you’re recovering from a transplant. Rob, a transplant recipient, remembers what the holidays looked like for him and his family throughout his recovery.

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FEATURED EVENT

Hoops for Hope at UIC Men’s Basketball Game

January 29, 1-4 PM CT

Gift of Hope is excited to partner with University of Illinois Chicago Flames men’s basketball as we host our Donation Awareness Night. Please join us as we highlight the importance of organ and tissue donation and cheer for UIC and Bradley University fighting for the win!

Donors will be honored and our UI Health partners will be recognized at this meaningful and fun event.

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