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Organ Transplants

April 9, 2007

In the United States, more than 95,000 African-Americans are waiting for organ transplants. Here in North Carolina, almost three thousand are on the national waiting list. And not long ago, guest commentator Alexis McMillian was one of those waiting.

Alexis McMillian lives in Greensboro with her husband and shares her health experiences to educate people about the importance of organ donation. More information about organ and tissue donations is available from Carolina Donor Services at 1-800-200-2672.

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