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2023: a year of more lives saved

2023: a year of more lives saved

Jan 10, 2024 | Improvement, Improvement feature, News, Patient, Trending

Celebrating memories made and milestones reached, thanks to the gift of life.

What’s behind the rise in living organ donation?

What’s behind the rise in living organ donation?

Jan 13, 2020 | Improvement, Improvement feature, News

Living organ donations have been on the rise in recent years. In this feature story, we explore why.

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UNOS applauds inclusion of organ donation and transplantation reforms in FY26 Federal Funding Package

Congress passes UNOS’ Advocacy Agenda, which will strengthen the U.S. organ donation and transplant system.

UNOS responds to CMS proposed rule; celebrates progress for patients

CMS proposed rule incudes key UNOS reforms.

UNOS names 2025 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

UNOS honors Mary Baliker with the 2025 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award for her 45 years of advocacy for the organ donation and transplant community.

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