Friday, February 11, 2011

LIVE DONATION...A SERIOUS DECISION

Becoming an organ donor is a gift of love that can compare to none...and when an individual decides to give a kidney or portion of their liver to either a family member or friend...there are many things to consider. As with any type of surgery there are risk involved, the donor can have complication that lead to death. There are also many psychological factors to consider. This is a decision that MUST be made out of having sufficient information and resources and not one made emotionally. Live organ donation is lifesaving but there are risk involved.
Read more "Live Organ Donation: Lifesaving but Risky"

MYTH OF FACT REGARDING ORGAN DONATION


Monday marks the day that around the nation we celebrate the holiday of love called Valentines Day...but also it is National Organ Donor Day...a good day to consider if you will sign up to be one who can save lives...there are many myths concerning becoming a donor...below are some facts. There is also something called live donation...where you donate a kidney or portion of your liver to a friend or stranger. This is a serious decision and before considering...you should be sure you have facts...the following post will share a story on the subject.

FACT OR MYTH

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

LOVE IS...

February is TEEN DATING VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS MONTH...TAKE A STAND...FOR LOVE IS RESPECT


Monday, February 7, 2011

HIV and Your Grandparents


HIV and Your Grandparents

HIV/AIDS knows no boundaries and the senior population is one that if we don't be vigilant will go once again forgotten. Be sure to advocate for education in senior settings on prevention.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Quiz: Do You Have Enough 'Me Time'?- Beliefnet.com


Quiz: Do You Have Enough 'Me Time'?- Beliefnet.com

Do you find you take more time out for others than yourself? Take this quiz to see if you need to take yourself off the back burner.