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Every day, nearly 80 people receive organ transplants. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services statistics also show another 22 people die waiting for an organ transplant. Organizations like Donate Life and the American Transplant Foundation urge people to register as organ donors, but there’s still a shortage of donors across the board. Many Native Americans view organ donation as a violation of their cultural and traditional beliefs. In this program we’ll discuss organ transplants. The practice is a proven life-saver, but it also clashes with some cultures. Are you a donor?
Guests:
Shana Harming (Lower Bruel Sioux) -research coordinator for the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University
Dr. Karla Abbott (Cheyenne River Sioux) – assistant professor of nursing at Augustana University
Dr. Ann Marie Bott – Alaska Area IHS oncology pharmacists
Break Music: Friendship Dance (song) Kontiwennenhawi (artist) Tsionathonwisen (album)
Very grateful & happy to know that this subject was talked about. Being a heart transplant recepient I feel it is very important to bring knowledge on this subject to natives. I never knew I would ever be on a transplant list ever or ever think “you only live once” would take on a new meaning! My family and I have volunteered at a Donatelife informational booth at Gathering of Nations. Striving to bring forth awareness to natives. Again Thank-you.
Thanks Renee for calling in today and sharing your story.