Massachusetts may be known for its hospitals and innovation, but its organ donation program is underperforming. A Waltham-based nonprofit called New England Donor Services has been under fire from Congress, and new federal data show the group isn’t finding enough donors for transplant patients.
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Thousands of people need organ transplants in the U.S., but many will die waiting. Tuesday, Vermont officials spoke about why they believe organ donation is so important. Our Katharine Huntley reports.
HAMPSTEAD —National Donate Life Month was celebrated by Governor Sununu at the NH State House this past Wednesday at an event organized by New England Donor Services.