Episode 26
Surprising Facts About Organ Donation
Did you know that one donor can save up to eight lives? A transplant expert explains the process of organ donation and debunks the myths.
Health Matters · Dr. Alyson Fox, Faith Salie, Angelique Serrano
October 11, 202314m 8s
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Show Notes
This week our host, Angelique Serrano, talks to NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia transplant hepatologist Dr. Alyson Fox. They talk about the differences between living donation and deceased donation, walk through the steps of preparation and recovery for organ donation and transplant, and the importance of this lifesaving gift.
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