For the past two years libraries across Michigan participated in a simple and effective campaign to educate patrons about organ, tissue, and eye donation and offer the opportunity to join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry. This effort was originally spearheaded in 2010 by the University of Michigan's Taubman Health Sciences Library, but has expanded to include libraries on several university campuses across the state; University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses, along with libraries at Eastern Michigan University, and Grand Valley State University. The 2011 collaborative effort resulted in registering 414 new organ donors, reaching over 1500 visitors with information on organ donation and registration information.
More than 95% of Americans support organ, tissue and eye donation. In Michigan, only 34% of adults have joined the Michigan Organ Donor Registry, far lower than the 43% average nationwide! That discrepancy is largely due to state residents not knowing how to properly sign up. Michigan Libraries for Life helps to address that informational need.
We are excited to bring this life-saving event back in 2012, expanding to include many more public, academic, and special libraries. This year’s 2-day drive will start on Tuesday, October 2nd and run through Wednesday, October 3rd. Participating libraries are welcome to join the effort for as many hours as they are able to staff a registration table, from 2 hours to 2 days.
For more information visit: http://sites.google.com/site/michiganlibrariesforlife/
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This webinar educates professionals on strategies for recognizing and addressing the unique physical, emotional, and behavioral manifestations of grief and loss among healthcare and other helping professionals.
The grant will be used to establish a diabetes self-management education program (DSME) to teach patients with poorly controlled diabetes the lifestyle changes necessary to manage the condition.
Grief is a natural response to loss, and while grief is often associated with death, it can accompany other sorts of loss, too. When grief is experienced in the workplace, it can impact an employee’s performance, especially if awareness and proper support measures are lacking.
This powerpoint outlines a number of initiatives that I was responsible for as the Northeast Ohio Director of Cultural Health Initiatives for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Premature birth and low birth weights are serious problems affecting more than half a million infants in U.S. each year. Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death, and babies who survive often face the risk of lifetime health challenges.
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) Re...JSI
Presentations at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference, Session: Displaced Populations and Refugee Health.
There are an estimated 17,000 Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) registered with The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jordan, they are the most marginalized—one-third lack legal documents; most cannot find jobs, and live in fear of deportation. Concerned that PRS will over-stay, Jordan has prevented their entry since April 2012, and formally announced its non-admittance policy to PRS in January 2013. This qualitative assessment is the first such study to focus exclusively on PRS and to understand issues of access to maternal and child health services, prevention and treatment of diabetes and hypertension, and factors preventing access to hospitalization.
Slides for a lightning talk sponsored by the University of Michigan Libraries for Open Access Week 2012. Blogpost here: http://etechlib.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/introducing-protei/
This webinar educates professionals on strategies for recognizing and addressing the unique physical, emotional, and behavioral manifestations of grief and loss among healthcare and other helping professionals.
The grant will be used to establish a diabetes self-management education program (DSME) to teach patients with poorly controlled diabetes the lifestyle changes necessary to manage the condition.
Grief is a natural response to loss, and while grief is often associated with death, it can accompany other sorts of loss, too. When grief is experienced in the workplace, it can impact an employee’s performance, especially if awareness and proper support measures are lacking.
This powerpoint outlines a number of initiatives that I was responsible for as the Northeast Ohio Director of Cultural Health Initiatives for the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Premature birth and low birth weights are serious problems affecting more than half a million infants in U.S. each year. Premature birth is the leading cause of infant death, and babies who survive often face the risk of lifetime health challenges.
Understanding the Lived Experiences of Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) Re...JSI
Presentations at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Conference, Session: Displaced Populations and Refugee Health.
There are an estimated 17,000 Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) registered with The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Jordan, they are the most marginalized—one-third lack legal documents; most cannot find jobs, and live in fear of deportation. Concerned that PRS will over-stay, Jordan has prevented their entry since April 2012, and formally announced its non-admittance policy to PRS in January 2013. This qualitative assessment is the first such study to focus exclusively on PRS and to understand issues of access to maternal and child health services, prevention and treatment of diabetes and hypertension, and factors preventing access to hospitalization.
Slides for a lightning talk sponsored by the University of Michigan Libraries for Open Access Week 2012. Blogpost here: http://etechlib.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/introducing-protei/
Improving the Family Experience at the End of Life in Organ DonationAndi Chatburn, DO, MA
Communication skills strategies for improving family experience at the end of life for patients who die in the ICU after determination of brain death or after removing mechanical life support. Audience: Organ Procurement Organization staff and hospital administration
My Senior Project Presentation was called "The Gift of Life: Current Organ Donation Attitudes and Persuasive Messages". The study was conducted in order to discover what types of messages influence the decision to register or not register as an organ donor. Through quantitive methods and extensive research, our study found that emotional and sympathetic messages were the most effective in persuading people to register as organ donors.
A presentation by bioinformationist Marci Brandenburg for the Medical Library Association Webinar: Applying Data Management Strategies: A Showcase of Data Management Projects on November 11, 2016.
Facilitated on ETSU campus in residential halls and academic classes to prospective students the benefits of organ donation and statistics involved with lack of current organ donors.
Organ TransplantsEthical Issues What are Organ T.docxgerardkortney
Organ Transplants
Ethical Issues
What are Organ Transplants?Cadaveric organ donation: Involves removing organs from a recently deceased donor.Living organ donation: Involves the donation of one of a paired organ (ex: kidneys) or a portion of an organ (such as a lobe of the liver or lung). The donor's organ system is still able to function after the donation. Living donors are often related to the patient, but that is not always the case.
HistoryIn 1954, the first successful kidney transplant was performed in the United States. It was a kidney from a living identical twin donor.
History cont.More than a half of a century after the very first transplant, more than 80,000 people whose death without a donor is certain are on waitlists in the United States waiting for a new lung, kidney, heart, or liver. The United Network for Organ Sharing reports that about half of these people will die without receiving the necessary organs. Human organs are a scarce medical resource and have many ethical issues concerning organ transplantation.
ConsentA donor card is the main signal for permission to collect an organ from a potential donor. Also there is an attempt to gain approval from a next of kin or other family members. If a family member isn’t present for that decision then recovery agencies would act solely on the donor card.
Donor Card ConcernsThere is fear and distrust that if you are a organ donor then less effort would be placed into saving your life if your death meant organs for others.Coercion takes place when signing up for a license, because everyone’s license is marked with the decision to be a organ donor or not.
Allocation ConcernsOrgan recipients are chosen from a long waiting list after they have been medically determined to be a eligible candidate. The criteria for these lists are weighed upon factors such as age range, causes of failure, and stage of organ failure.
An attempt to balance justice...The United Network for Organ Sharing policy tries to make the decision of organ donating fair by placing criteria on the donating circumstances. These circumstances include; the need for the organ and those with the possibility of the maximum outcome.
UNOS Criteria
Maximize the availability of transplantable organs.
Maximize patient and graft survival (allograft-human to human transplant).
Minimize the deaths while waiting for a transplant.
UNOS Criteria cont.
Maximize opportunity for patients with biological or medical disadvantages to receive a transplant.
Minimize the effects related to geography.
Allow convenient access to transplantation.
UNOS Criteria cont.Minimize overall transplantation costs.Provide for flexibility in policy making. Provide for accountability and public trust.
The UNOS Ethical PositionThe only ethically sound motivation for donation is humanity. They interpret humanity to be solidarity with the national community and the absence of personal benefit.
Racial BiasRacial bia.
Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness with Recent AdvancesAmol Patil
The Presentation gives brief information about recent statistics of Organ donation figures, problem statement and Recent amendments in Law.
It also mentions some examples of positive changes in view of Organ Donation in India.
Presentation on knowledge synthesis methodologies with a focus on engineering, for University of Michigan, October 25, 2023. Overview of the broader context, then focuses in on systematic reviews and tech mining.
PF Anderson presents for OLLI-UM on February 25, 2021. Graphic Medicine describes the genre of comics and graphic novels around healthcare, as told from personal and professional perspectives. Many think of comics as for children, but that could be risky with some of these! The personal experiences described can be tender or gritty, and touch on topics such as specific conditions, social justice, dying, lived experiences, resilience. Visual aspects of storytelling take advantage of new literacies, offering insights not possible through other mediums.
Brief lightning talk for UofM THL, repeated for MLA Research Caucus on January 27, 2021. On the subject of using systematic review search skills in combination with non-systematic review research methodologies.
As part of the #GraphicMedLibs panel for the August 5, 2020 NNLM NER webinar on Graphic Medicine, PF Anderson discussed awareness of #OwnVoices issues in both comics creation and collections, along with strategies and tools to utilize the #OwnVoices movement in the creation of community and awareness of social justice themes in #GraphicMedicine. This presentation represents the work of PF Anderson (UM-THL) with collaborators Claire Myers (UMSI), Gina Genova (UMSI), Susan Brown (Ypsilanti District Library), and David Carter (UM-AAEL).
"Research core facilities are centralized shared research resources that provide access to instruments, technologies, services, as well as expert consultation..." That sounds a lot like a library to me. What would look different about libraries if we thought of them as a research core facility?
This was a presentation for a research lab at the University of Michigan, May 28, 2019.
A storytelling workshop collaboration with Melissa Cunningham (Office of Patient Experience), Alex Fox (School of Public Health), and Patricia F. Anderson (Taubman Health Sciences Library). The focus of the workshop was on tools and strategies for telling patient and healthcare stories.
Slide deck for the Dent 610 graduate level course on research methods, 2018 version; collaboratively developed by Mark MacEachern, Patricia F. Anderson, and Tyler Nix.
Presented at Meaningful Play 2018, East Lansing, Michigan. Please note, the website for the game (http://aberrantry.com/) is in development at this time. The game code is in GitHub, & a download link is available at the website.
A design thinking approach to rapidly developing comics concepts. Workshop presentation by PF Anderson, University of Michigan. Developed for the Office of Health Equity and Inclusion.
Using design thinking strategies to help bootstrap developing a comic concept. A workshop presentation by PF Anderson for Enriching Scholarship, 2018, at the University of Michigan.
Tips and tricks for writing abstracts for science research articles to maximise citations and impact. Presented at the University of Michigan in May 2018.
A basic introduction to rapid reviews, created for a graduate student workshop, March 2018, presented by PF Anderson from the University of Michigan. Includes links to more resources, standards and guidelines, tools, software, and more.
A strategic approach to crafting abstracts for life sciences research publications to maximize their discovery in search engines as well as utility and citability for audiences beyond other researchers. This workshop was designed for the University of Michigan North Campus Research Center community.
A session for the Dent 610 course at the University of Michigan, on research methods and processes. Specific focus of this session on systematic review methods and processes, especially through database searching.
A presentation by Dr. David Cheney for the Investing in Abilities 2017 lecture series, on emerging technologies and tech strategies for empowerment, especially focused on using education to crowdsource solutions to interesting problems and develop compassion and a sense of humanity.
A presentation by Dr. Michelle A. Meade for the Investing in Abilities 2017 lecture series, on emerging technologies and tech strategies for empowerment.
Slides for a lightning round talk presented at Comics and Medicine, Seattle, also known as Graphic Medicine Conference, 2017. The project presented was by PF Anderson, Elise Wescom, Kai Donovan, and Ruth Carlos, and originally published in the December 2016 issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR).
A poster by Kai Donovan, Elise Wescom, Mark Chaffee, Jean Song, Breanna Hamm, and Chase Masters for the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
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Michigan Libraries for Life Training Slides
1. Partnering to Save
and Improve Lives
Jennifer Tislerics
Special Events & Partnerships Coordinator
jtislerics@giftoflifemichigan.org
734-922-1048 or 800-482-4881, ext. 1048
2. • Federally designated organ and tissue donation program
for Michigan since 1971.
• Liaison between 175 critical care hospitals and 8
transplant centers
• Strong partner with the Michigan Eye-Bank and Michigan
Secretary of State
• Independent, non-profit based in Ann Arbor
• Maintains the confidential Michigan Organ Donor Registry
What is Gift of Life?
3. What is Gift of Life?
Organ & Tissue Recovery
• Obtain consent & work
with donor families on-site
or by phone
• Locating, matching, tissue
typing for organ
transplants
• Recover organs & tissues
for transplantation,
therapy, education and
research
Education
Educate hospital staff,
funeral homes, driver ed
students, the public
Maintain the Michigan
Organ Donor Registry, in
cooperation with the
Secretary of State
5. Which Organs Can Be Donated?
•Heart
•Lungs
•Pancreas
•Liver
•Kidneys
•Intestines
• More than 119,000 Americans
are waiting for a transplant
• 3,200 Michigan residents need
an organ transplant
• One donor can save up to 8 lives
6. Who Needs Organ Transplants?
Organ transplantation is the last available option for people
with end-stage organ failure.
Sherry had genetic cardiomyopathy.
Thanks to a generous Michigan family
Sherry received a heart transplant,
allowing her kids to keep their mom.
7. Organ Donation
• 77 patients get a transplant each day in the USA.
• However, 18 people die each day while waiting for an
organ transplant.
• More than 119,000 people are waiting for an organ
transplant nationally.
That’s enough to more than fill Michigan Stadium!
8. Which Tissues Can Be Donated?
•Bone
•Heart Valves
•Veins
•Tendons
•Nerves
•Skin
•Cornea
•Sclera
• Nearly 900,000 tissue
transplants are performed in
the United States each year.
• One in 20 Americans will
need some type of tissue
transplant.
• More than 50 recipients can
benefit from one single
tissue donor.
9. How is Tissue used?
Tissue grafts are widely used in the fields of sports medicine,
orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, cardiovascular surgery,
plastic surgery, dentistry and podiatry.
Kristin received a bone transplant in her
arm (replacing cancerous bone) at age 13,
allowing her to continue playing sports and
following her dreams.
Thanks to her donor family, Kristen is able
to serve her community as a police officer.
11. After a basketball injury
damaged her eye, Gina
received a cornea
transplant. Being able to
see kept her on the court,
and helped her earn both
basketball and academic
scholarships to college. “I am forever grateful to my cornea donor.”
-Gina Gonzales
The Gift of Sight
12. Call to Gift of Life
•Organs: When clinical triggers reached, or brain death testing begins
•Tissue: After death has been declared
Authorization & Medical Suitability
•First Person Authorization, or
•Family approached if wishes unknown
•Organs: Gift of Life staff go on-site to review files,
determine eligibility, talk to hospital staff
•Tissue: Gift of Life staff contact families by phone
Medical/Social History
•Family provides
•Hospital records
•Laboratory testing of blood samples
Matching & Viral Testing
•Gift of Life’s
histocompatibility lab
Recovery
•Current hospital
or surgical center
•After recovery,
the body will be
taken to the
funeral home
The Donation Process
13. Working Across the U.S.A.
Organs are allocated based on:
• Severity of illness
• Blood type
• Size
• Antigens (HLA)
• Geography
• Time Waiting
14. First Person Authorization
• Michigan law passed in 2003
• Signing the back of your license or joining the Michigan
Organ Donor Registry is a legally binding contract
• Next-of-kin can only override the decision if there is
proof that the patient changed his/her mind or did not
want to be a donor.
First Person Authorization means that
the Donor Registry is binding.
Of course, the family’s comfort and
cooperation are still very important.
17. Why does organ donation affect
ethnic minority communities more?
African Americans are more likely to…
•Have Increased Risk for:
Heart Disease
Diabetes, and
Other conditions that can lead to organ failure
•Find a genetically compatible match within
their own racial or ethnic group
Chef Oliver
recently
received his
second kidney
transplant.
18. Why does organ donation affect
ethnic minority communities more?
African Americans are…
• 12% of the U.S. population
• (14% in Michigan)
• 12% of the donors nationwide
• (20% in Michigan)
• 35% of the national waiting list for kidney
transplants
• 47% of the kidney waiting list in Michigan
Andrea received a kidney
and pancreas transplant.
19. • Provides a positive outcome in
response to an unexplainable loss.
• Offers a rare and unique opportunity to
save and improve the quality of
someone's life.
• Provides an avenue for the decedent to
"live on through the lives of others.”
• Leaves a lasting legacy.
Why Do Families Choose to Donate ?
Chase’s brothers created a triathlon
team in his memory, promoting
donation in all 50 states.
20. Donor Family Follow-Up
• Certificate of Appreciation
• Gift of Life medallion
• Donor Family Gathering
• Donor Family Quilts
• Volunteer opportunities
• Correspondence with recipients
• “The Next Place” book, courtesy of MTF
21. Common Misconceptions
Doctors won’t try as hard to save my life
if they know I signed up.
Gift of Life is not contacted until every
attempt to save the patient’s life
has been tried.
The hospital staff trying to save your
life are completely and legally
separate from the transplant
team.
22. Common Misconceptions
I’m too old to donate.
The oldest organ donors (so far)
have been 93 years old.
The oldest tissue donor was 103.
23. Common Misconceptions
I have [insert name of any disease], you don’t want my organs.
Your medical history at the time of donation
will determine what can be transplanted.
People with cancer, hepatitis, HIV, diabetes
and lupus have become donors!
25. Donation Facts
• There is no cost to donate.
• Funeral arrangements and open casket viewings need not
be affected by donation.
• Most major religions approve of donation and consider it
an act of charity.
– Almost all others support the individual’s right to decide
26. • Wealth and social status do not play a factor in the
waiting list.
• The donor’s family can designate a particular waiting list
candidate to receive the organs or tissues, if it’s a good
medical match.
Donation Facts
27. FAQs
• I'm only 17, do I need parental consent?
– Minors can join the Donor Registry. If still a minor at the time of
donation, LNOK can override that decision.
• My home is in [state/country] and I am only here
for 2 years for school, can I still join the registry?
What does that mean once I go home?
– Donor Registries are state-by-state, but we work cooperatively.
People from all 50 states and Canada are in the Michigan Organ
Donor Registry.
28. FAQs
• Can I specify which organs I want to donate?
– The Donor Registry is not able to track specifications like these, because
medical technology advances rapidly and what can be donated in the future
may not be known today.
However, a “Peace of Mind Registry” is being developed, where you
can upload all your end-of-life decisions, including limitations to
organ, tissue or eye donations.
• Can I get off the registry at a later date?
– Sure, just send us a letter in writing.
31. Volunteer Suggestions
• Librarians and library staff
• High school students
• Local Gift of Life volunteers
• Greek system – service clubs
• FRIENDS of the library
• Boy/Girl Scouts seeking community service
32. Registration Tables
• Computer connected to the internet
• Volunteer to assist registration process
• Literature about organ, tissue & eye donation
• Table FAQs and materials to help volunteers
answer questions
• Paper registration forms
• Swag (hearts, cups, pens, etc.)
• Donor quilts
39. Donor Quilts
• Donor families have an
opportunity to create a quilt
square to honor their family
member.
• Quilts and stands can be
shipped to your library free
of charge
• Contact Jennifer Tislerics
to reserve a quilt
www.giftoflifemichigan.org/donor_quilts/
44. Tracking Statistics
• Registered at the table
• Already registered
• Just picked up information or asked questions
Send the above stats to Kate at the close of your
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If there is organ donation potential, Gift of Life staff access the national organ transplant waiting list. They arrange for transplant surgeons to recover the organs from the donor at the donor hospital.Donation Coordinators work with medical staff at the donor’s hospital to offer the opportunity to donate to families.Gift of Life has its own laboratory, to determine compatibility between the donor organs and the potential transplant recipients.