For decades, bone marrow transplantation has been used to cure blood cancers (such as leukemia), heal tissue damage and treat radiation poisoning. According to Ossium Health, an estimated 20,000 people need a bone marrow transplant each year, however, only 30% have a relative who can be a living donor. OnlyRead More …
Month: September 2020
DC DMV Director Named Innovation Award Winner
In celebration of National DMV Appreciation Month, WRTC and Donate Life DC stopped by the Southwest Service Center to thank DC Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) employees for asking customers if they would like to register to be organ, eye and tissue donors. During our visit, we recognized DCRead More …
A Welcome Lifeline
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/09/17/a-welcome-lifeline/
Robert Smith
Hospital Services and Professional Education Specialist Robert Smith’s enthusiasm for Public Health was ignited while pursuing a B.S. in Health Sciences from Marymount University. After his graduation in 2018, he went back to school to receive a Master’s in Public Health Education and Promotion whilst gaining valuable experience as aRead More …
Julia Segura-Berrios
In Memory of Julia Segura-Berrios College Park, Maryland March 3, 2001 – November 24, 2019 “Julia was a grace beauty that loved unconditionally.” Previous Next Julia was a tall, slender, graceful bohemian beauty. She was tenderhearted and loved completely, especially animals. She was a gifted artist and creative, she couldRead More …
El receptor de trasplante de hígado Rafael Henriquez comparte su historia
Rafael Henríquez fue trasladado de urgencia a la sala de emergencias después de que lo encontraron inconsciente. Los médicos le diagnosticaron insuficiencia hepática y necesitaba un trasplante inmediato para salvar su vida. Rafael habla sobre lo que significa su regalo que le salvó la vida y la donación en laRead More …