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    Division of Transplantation, Healthcare Systems Bureau/HRSA
    The Division of Transplantation oversees national systems and programs that facilitate solid organ and unrelated blood stem cell transplantations and that promote solid organ and blood stem cell donat... Details >
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    Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
    The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. HRSA directs programs that improve the Nation’s health by expanding access to ... Details >
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    Healthcare Systems Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration
    The HRSA Healthcare Systems Bureau administers the following programs: Division of Facilities and Loans - responsible for administration and management of health facilities mortgage and insurance loan... Details >
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    National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). The NIDDK is part of the Nati... Details >
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    American Association of Kidney Patients  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    Founded over 30 years ago, the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) exists to serve the needs, interests and welfare to all kidney patients and their families. Its mission is to improve the ... Details >
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    American Society of Transplantation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The American Society of Transplantation (AST) was founded in 1982 and is an organization of more than 2,600 transplant professionals dedicated to research, education, advocacy and patient care in tran... Details >
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    International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the science and treatment of end-stage heart and lung diseases. Th... Details >
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    LifeNet  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    LifeNet, founded in 1982, addresses the need for human organs and tissues for transplantation. A non-profit, federally designated Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), LifeNet provides donation syste... Details >
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    National Transplant Assistance Fund  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    National Transplant Assistance Fund (NTAF), established in 1983, is dedicated to providing financial, social and emotional support to transplant patients and those afflicted by catastrophic injury. NT... Details >
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    Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network  External Links Disclaimer Logo
    The Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) is the unified transplant network established by the United States Congress under the National Organ Transplant Act of 1984. The United Network... Details >
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