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Organ Donation

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Organ donation may seem like a somewhat mysterious process, yet can be a significant help to those in need of vital organs or tissue--and can save lives. We demystify the steps to organ and tissue donation. What happens after you check off the "organ donor" box when getting your driver's license? 

Guests:  Dr. Juan Palma, transplant surgeon and director of the living kidney donation program, Maine Medical Center
Alexandra K. Glazier, President and Chief Executive Officer, New England Donor Service
 

 

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