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Offers resources on organ donation and transplantation intended to help Canadians make an informed decision about becoming a donor, including facts about organ donation, steps to become a donor, and religious beliefs.
The Canadian Association of Transplantation (CAT) is a national association whose members have built a caring and professional foundation for the transplantation process in Canada. Every year, National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week is a primary focus for CAT to increase public and professional knowledge of donation and transplantation. Overall, the members of CAT remain committed to facilitating and enhancing the transplant process in Canada.
Source: Canadian Association of Transplantation
The GiveLife Web site was developed to assist Canadians in making informed decisions regarding organ, tissue and bone marrow donation. This site provides some national information regarding organ and tissue donation, but more importantly acts as a portal to the many provincial organizations that are mandated to oversee organ and tissue donation programs across the country.
Source: GiveLife
The goal of the Multi-Organ Transplant Program is to: Ensure all Atlantic Canadians are offered the option of organ and tissue donation; Ensure Atlantic Canadians have equitable and appropriate access to Transplantation Services; Continue to improve patient care and the success of transplantation.
Source: Capital Health, Nova Scotia
The BC Transplant Society leads and coordinates all activities related to organ donation and transplantation throughout B.C., ensuring high standards of quality and efficient management.
Source: British Columbia Transplant Society
Many New Brunswickers are waiting to hear that organs and tissues have been found which could restore them to full and active lives. There is a critical shortage of organs and issues to be used for transplants. Most people who need a transplant can only wait and hope.
Source: Government of New Brunswick - Department of Health and Wellness
Quebec-Transplant is the official organization mandated by the Health and Social Services Ministry to ensure the coordination of organ donation in Quebec.
Source: Government of Québec - Department of Health and Social Services
The Government of Ontario created Trillium Gift of Life Network to help save and enhance lives by maximizing organ and tissue donations for transplantation. Organ donation from one individual can help dozens of others. Tissue donation from one individual can help up to 100 others. And living donation is becoming an increasingly important source of organs for transplant.
Source: Trillium Gift of Life Network
The report describes recommendations for a coordinated and comprehensive organ and tissue donation, distribution and transplant system for Canada.
Source: Health Canada
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