General
Meeting:
March 26th 2012
Lesley Adams of LifeGift will speak
on changes in Texas laws affecting organ donation and transplant
Meeting begins AT 5:30 PM in
Cooley B1 C030
refreshments served
| Bambi Henson, RN, MSN, FNP-BC |
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In the Houston area, there are more than
1,000 people waiting for an organ transplant. Nationwide, there are over 90,000 waiting. An even greater need exists for patients
awaiting tissue transplants such as corneas, skin, and bone. Studies have shown the 7 out of 10 families would agree to donate
their loved one’s organs and tissues if they were offered the opportunity.
Donor families state that donation helps them to cope with their
loss and makes them feel the death was not in vain. They take great comfort in knowing someone else’s life was saved
or improved through their donation.
The healthcare team plays
an important role in the organ and tissue donation process. They are the vital link between potential donor families and the
procurement organizations that make the precious gift of life and sight possible.
Benefits of Membership
Whether you are a nurse or other individual
that is interested in promoting organ and tissue donation, ANET has something for you!
●
Framework of Information
● Networking Opportunities ● Skills Sharpening
●
Continuing Education
● Public Service
●
Professionalism
● Meeting the4th Monday of January, March,
May, July, September, and November at 5pm at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in the media room B1 level of the Cooley
Auditorium
● Reduced National Membership fee
National website:
www.anetnational.org
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