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Each day, approximately 18 people in the United States die while waiting for an organ transplant.  One organ, tissue and eye donor may save up to eight lives and help more than 50 people.  Organ and tissue donation offers transplant patients the possibility of having a normal, healthy life once again.  To support donors, recipients and their families, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey has designed the Horizon Transplant Program.  The goal of this unique program is to help consumers find quality specialty care on a consistent basis, while enabling and encouraging health professionals to improve the overall quality and delivery of health care nationwide.

Medications Reducing Your Risk Transplantation Centers of Excellence
Before and after surgery, new medications may be prescribed for transplant recipients.  Medication schedules and dosing can be confusing with certain medications taken several times a day...Learn more  There are many risk factors relevant to organ failure, including obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and stroke...Learn more  Blue Distinction Centers for Transplants® are designated by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association to medical facilities that have demonstrated expertise in delivering quality health care...Learn more 

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Organ Donation FAQs

Q:   Who is eligible to be an organ or tissue donor?

A:    Organ and tissue donation is a possibility for most people, with a few exceptions.  Those who are HIV positive or have active cancer or systemic infections are not eligible to donate.  There are no definitive age limits and evaluation is done when the need is present.  

 

Q:   What organs can be donated?

A:    Transplantation today can be performed for kidneys, heart, lungs, liver, pancreas and the intestines.

 

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