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Living Donation Discussion and News => Living Donation in the News => Topic started by: Karol on February 17, 2011, 02:21:03 AM
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Program Helps Willing Donors Give a Kidney
Nurse explains non-directed donations
Updated: Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011, 7:14 PM CST
Published : Wednesday, 16 Feb 2011, 7:14 PM CST
MINNEAPOLIS - When people need a kidney transplant, they usually look to family and friends -- but a new program is opening the door to donation to nearly anyone who is willing.
Catherine Garvey, a registered nurse with the University of Minnesota Medical Center, explained how the program works and how interested donors can qualify to help save a life.
Watch video http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/minnesota/program-helps-willing-donors-give-a-kidney-feb-16-2011