The Centre for Living Organ Donation at UHN
Toronto General Hospital 200 Elizabeth St. M5G 2C4 Toronto, ON, Canada

Calling all communications creatives with an interest in health equity: we're hiring! We're looking for a summer student to help with video and social content creation related to the A.C.T.I.O.N. Project, a project dedicated to improving access to living donor #kidneytransplant for the African, Caribbean and Black communities in Canada. Full posting and details of how to apply below http://ow.ly/kuUY50EHpBi ... Applications from creatives from the African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities are strongly encouraged. Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN #healthequity #healthcare #communications #internship #livingdonation #kidneyhealth #research

Tim Smith chose to get vaccinated to protect himself, his donor lungs, and those around him. As he puts it, "how could I not?" Thanks for sharing, Tim! Calling all #transplant community members we want to see your vaccine selfies! For the month of May, we'll be sharing your selfies and thoughts on why you decided to get the vaccine. DM or email us at [email protected] to participate. #vaccineswork #covidvaccine #lungtransplant #lifeaftertransplant #stopthespread #covid19 Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN Trillium Gift of Life Network

We're opening our virtual doors on May 19! Discover the latest in transplant innovation with our experts including Dr. Mamatha Bhat whose latest research uses #machinelearning to maximize lifespan after #livertransplant. Registergivelifeuhn.eventbrite.ca... CDTRP - Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program Canadian Liver Foundation Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN University Health Network

We're very excited to announce An Evening of Transplant Innovation on Wednesday, April 21! Join us for a discussion about the future of transplantation between experts from North America's largest transplant centre, the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN Register: givelifeuhn.eventbrite.ca #NOTDAW #organdonation #giftoflife #organtransplant #livingorgandonation #lungtransplant #hearttransplant #livertransplant #kidneytransplant #pancreastransplant #doublelungtransplant #womeninscience Trillium Gift of Life Network CDTRP - Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program Canadian Liver Foundation The Kidney Foundation of Canada-Ontario Branch

We love the line up for this month's Living With #LiverDisease: Dr. Mark Cattral, Surgical Director of the Live Donor Liver Transplant Program, non-directed living liver donor Heather Badenoch and #livertransplant recipient Sandra Holdsworth Can't wait to hear from these fantastic speakers! Canadian Liver Foundation #livingdonor #NASH #cirrhosis #transplant http://ow.ly/Oswe50EB9Ak

#BeADonor means giving someone hope. Couldn't agree with you more Audrée! Thanks for sharing Register: beadonor.ca/teamuhn Tell your family Inspire others... #organdonation #livingorgandonation #livertransplant

NEW PODCAST We're back with Sex, Drugs, & Anti-Rejection: The Complex World of Transplant Pharmacy Transplant pharmacist, Dipika Munyal guides Courtney and Brittany through the complex world of anti-rejection and immunosuppression. From libido to infection to the effects grapefruit has on medications, Dipika explains the reasoning behind medications for transplant recipients, common side effects, and why it’s not all bad. Also in this episode: the golden rule of anti-rejec...tion meds, taxes and drug coverage, and the future of transplant medicine. Listen now: http://ow.ly/xWsi50EmncB #lifeaftertransplant #pharmacy #medication #hearttransplant #livertransplant #lungtransplant #doublelungtransplant #pancreastransplant #kidneytransplant #giftoflife #chronicillness #cfinrl #ckd #pkd #endpkd Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN PKD Foundation of Canada Canadian Liver Foundation

#BeADonor means giving someone a second chance. It's the ultimate responsibility, and the ultimate gift. Thanks for sharing, Marc! Register now: beadonor.ca/teamUHN HeartLife Foundation BC Transplant #passiton #hearttransplant #organdonation #organdonor #1saves8

Our final #BeADonor post for 2021 comes from St. John's, NL. "There is a tremendous sense of comfort and purpose in knowing that your loved one helped others live on." Thank you for sharing, Vanessa! A huge thank you to everyone who submitted! It was incredible to hear from organ donors, angel donor families and transplant recipients from across the country #NL #1saves8 #giftoflife #liveon #greenshirtday #loganbouleteffect Eastern Health

Being a donor means giving someone the most precious gift: #thegiftoflife - thanks Madonna! #BeADonor #organdonation #donatelife #1saves8

We all lead busy lives. #BeADonor Month is a reminder to stop and think about how you can make a difference for someone else. Thanks for sharing, Ian! #giftoflife #organdonor #kidneydonor #livingkidneydonor Transplant Manitoba-Gift of Life Kidney Foundation of Canada - Manitoba Branch

April 7th is #GreenShirtDay! Today we celebrate the generosity of #organdonors like Logan Boulet whose selfless gifts help others live on How Can You Participate? Wear green, take a selfie, and share it on social media... Register to #BeADonor - beadonor.ca/teamuhn Tell your family your wishes Inspire others to consider registered and #livingorgandonation #LoganBouletEffect #TogetherStrong #GiftOfLife #organdonation #organdonationawareness #1saves8 #organdonorssavelives #lifeaftertransplant #hearttransplant #lungtransplant #doublelungtransplant #kidneytransplant #livertransplant #pancreastransplant Green Shirt Day Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN CDTRP - Canadian Donation and Transplantation Research Program Canadian Liver Foundation Canadian Blood Services

Thank you to donors and families who make the gift of life possible #passiton #beadonor #giftoflife http://ow.ly/WkKL50Cp7fI

Explore the intersection between race and technology on Dec. 2 with Dr. Ruha Benjamin, author of 'Race After Technology' and Associate Professor of African American Studies @Princeton This virtual event is hosted by @TIER_UHN Register: http://ow.ly/SPcQ50CmQYd

How does Kidney Paired Donation (KPD) work? This national program managed by Canadian Blood Services matches incompatible pairs of donors and recipients with other incompatible pairs to create appropriate matches. Learn more about KPD on Nov. 25. Head to http://ow.ly/FAtg50Cm3T3 to register for free! Get your KPD questions answered. #kidneytransplant #kidneydisease #pkd #pkdawareness #ckd

After donating an organ, sharing your story might not seem like a big deal - but the ripple effects can be huge! Your story inspires others, don't be shy http://ow.ly/1hbC50CnYoG #organdonation #alberta #canada

Is it just us or is time flying by? Living Donation Week 2020 was two months ago Check out the highlights video below for some of our favourite moments from September's week-long event https://youtu.be/bC9Zugv74aY #LivingTx20 #beadonor

Heartbroken to hear about Dante's passing, and incredibly grateful for his gift of life. Sending so much love to his family, and to those whose lives have been changed thanks to Dante. @RonnieGavsie @TrilliumGift #giftoflife http://ow.ly/xwmS50CmPxp