CHAPTER 7:The Internet for Health: Website Listings
Topic 5Transplantation/Organ Donation Websites
WEBSITE/ORGANIZATIONWEBSITE ADDRESSDESCRIPTION
Abbott Laboratories Onlinewww.rxabbott.comProvides organ transplantation topics such as "When Organs Need Replacing", "Life with a New Organ" and "The Economics of Transplantation".
American Transplant Associationwww.americantransplant.orgPatient-oriented site which offers education, such as patient education days. Information on topics include financing, transplant medications, and developments in transplantation. An array of support services are also offered.
Coalition on Donationwww.shareyourlife.orgThis educational website provides information specifically on organ donation. "What you need to become a donor", "How to ensure that your wishes are carried out" and "Transplantation statistics". Review stories of donation and purchase DonateLife materials.
Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Networkwww.giftofhope.orgComprehensive site with information for medical professionals, donor families and recipients. Information on becoming an organ donor. Entire website is available in Spanish.
Gift of Life Foundationwww.giftoflifefoundation.orgPromotes organ donation awareness, offers a broad list of religious views. Support groups. Brochures and donor cards can be obtained.
Journal of Dialysis and Transplantationwww.eneph.comIncludes: list of renal transplant centers listed by state, article index of all articles appearing in the journal, news and a calendar of events.
National Transplant Assistance Fundwww.transplantfund.orgThe National Transplant Assistance Fund is a resource to help raise funds for transplants and catastrophic injury patients. This site includes: information for patients and families, medical professional information, and organ and tissue donation information regarding waiting lists.
Nicholas Green Foundationwww.nicholasgreen.orgThis inspirational site deals primarily with the story of Nicholas Green and the recipients of his organs. There are links to other organ donation sites.
Novartis Transplantwww.novartis-transplant.comThis site offers information for both patients, friends and medical professionals. Featured is the transplant learning center which provides information for transplant recipients. An online manual of drug interactions concerning immunosuppressants can be viewed.
Trans Webwww.transweb.orgPresents news and events and real experiences on donation. The top 10 myths about donation. A collection of questions and answers and reference information with articles and videos. The "GiveLife: The Transplant Journey" a multimedia trip through donation and transplantation process is available for viewing.
Transplant Patient Partnering Programwww.tppp.netOffers a realistic understanding of the transplant experience. Topics include: the decision process, keeping well while waiting, what to expect from a transplant, post transplant issues and issues that teens experience.
Transplant Recipients International Organization, Inc.www.trioweb.orgProvides information and resources for transplant candidates, recipients, donors and their families. Online resources include: publications, newsletters, and member news regarding organ shortage and scholarships.
United Network for Organ Sharingwww.unos.orgMission is to advance organ availability and transplantation. UNOS collects and utilizes data about every transplant event occurring in the United States. They facilitate organ matching and placement as well as developing organ transplant policy.

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