Program Helps Willing Donors Give a Kidney: Nurse explains non-directed donation

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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.

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