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Seven hundred Albertans waiting for lifesaving organ donations
More than 4,500 people in Canada are waiting for a transplant that will save their life, with more than 700 Albertans on a waitlist.
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Record number of organ transplants performed in Alberta in 2022
In 2022, they say 491 organ transplants were performed in the province, exceeding the previous record of 462 set in 2017.
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A banner year for organ transplants in Alberta
Organ and tissue donation is an extraordinary gift that saves lives. In 2022, hundreds of lives were saved thanks to generous donors and families.
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Saskatchewan teen recovering in Toronto hospital after multi-organ transplant
Nate was born with a condition called gastroschisis, a defect in the abdominal wall. In many cases, those with the condition do not experience serious complications.
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‘If you needed a transplant, would you have one?’: How researchers are trying to recruit more organ donors
Eight out of 10 Canadians who support organ donation say they are willing to give the gift – but only three in 10 actually sign up.
It’s a point researchers say is particularly useful in recruiting donors.
For example, more are willing to register when asked, “If you needed a transplant, would you have one?”