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Honoring the gift of life: Ceremony marks the National Donor Memorial 20th anniversary

Honoring the gift of life: Ceremony marks the National Donor Memorial 20th anniversary

Nov 20, 2023 | Get involved, News, Patient, Trending

The National Donor Memorial inspires us “to reflect on what it means to be an organ, eye or tissue donor.”

National webinar on Nov.15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation

National webinar on Nov.15 for lung transplant professionals on upcoming data collection changes and other insights in lung allocation

Oct 24, 2023 | Education, Get involved, Heart/lung, News, Policy changes

A recording will be made available afterward.

Public Comment open from July 27 through Sept. 19, 2023

Public Comment open from July 27 through Sept. 19, 2023

Jul 27, 2023 | Collaborative improvement, Get involved, Histocompatibility, News, OPO, Patient, Patient safety, Policy changes, Transplant hospital

The OPTN is offering 14 items for review.

Webinar to address kidney-after-thoracic safety net, combined kidney-thoracic allocation

Webinar to address kidney-after-thoracic safety net, combined kidney-thoracic allocation

Jul 13, 2023 | Education, Get involved, Heart/lung, Kidney/pancreas, News

The webinar will be recorded and made available for later viewing.

UNOS names 2023 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

UNOS names 2023 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

Jun 27, 2023 | Get involved, News, Patient

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has awarded the 2023 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award to Brittany Clayborne, in recognition of her tireless advocacy on behalf of organ donation and her work to address the mental health needs of transplant recipients.

Webinars to address improvements to MELD, PELD, Status 1A/1B

Webinars to address improvements to MELD, PELD, Status 1A/1B

Jun 5, 2023 | Get involved, Liver/intestine, News, Patient

Webinars will be recorded for later access.

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Is it really a list? What determines how organs are allocated, and the role UNOS technology plays in it

Despite what you may have heard or seen in pop culture, waiting for an organ transplant is not like taking a number and waiting. The reality of how it all works is significantly more complicated.

A ‘No Wrong Door’ system makes safety concerns easier to report

If someone experiences poor care or witnesses a problem related to organ donation or transplant, they shouldn’t have to navigate a maze of agencies to speak up, be heard and get a resolution.

Saving lives with pig livers: FDA approves new trial with a spin on an old treatment

Another promising medical trial could save lives thanks to genetically modified pigs. UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Klein discusses this new development.

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