Lakeridge Health tops donation list

Oshawa’s hospital has once again topped the rest of the province when it comes to tissue donations.

According to a news release from Lakeridge Health, 132 tissues donations were responsible for saving up to 20 lives in 2015.

“We’re so pleased that we can help our community fulfill their organ and tissue donation wishes,” states Tamara Dus, the hospital’s director for emergency, critical care and CEPCP, in a news release.

“Our team is always here to help facilitate a donation and to answer any questions patients or families may have.”

Those looking to register as a tissue or organ donor can register at beadonor.ca/lakeridgehealth.