This week, Baylor Scott & White Health live-tweeted a heart transplant via #HeartTXLive. The Twitter stream follows the story of “Jane,” a North Texas mom in her 30’s, living with cardiomyopathy since birth who found out Monday morning a donor... Read More
Five Taiwanese patients recently woke up from transplant surgery with a very different prognosis than what was hoped. Yes, they each had new organs – heart, liver, lungs, and two kidneys – all desperately needed; however, all the organs were... Read More
Brother, aunt, father, niece, son, friend. Eighteen people will die today waiting for an organ or tissue match. According to Donate Life America, more than 100,000 people are currently waiting for an organ, eye, or tissue match which may mean... Read More
How? Donate blood. I know what you’re thinking. How many more posts can she write about blood donation? Oh, you have no idea. Seriously, though. January is National Blood Donor Month. If you’ve never donated blood, it takes about 40... Read More
It is just now getting really cold in Austin, Texas, and by “really cold,” I mean our daily highs are in the mid-60’s and our lows hover right around freezing. I can hear your chuckles. Still, it’s cold for us;... Read More
Join me in a virtual blood drive this month. Donate blood, then leave a comment here indicating your donation. ... Read More
December is all about gift-giving. Sometimes it’s overwhelming. This year I plan to give the gift of life by donating blood, and I want you to join me. Someone needs blood every two seconds. Blood banks across the nation (and... Read More
I must confess. Yesterday I gave blood. For the very first time. As a nurse – an oncology nurse – it’s embarrassing to admit I’ve walked past gazillions of blood drives without donating. I donated at the Boots vs. Badges... Read More