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UNOS names 2024 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

UNOS names 2024 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award recipient

Dec 17, 2024 | Get involved, News, Patient

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) has awarded the 2024 Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award to Leslie and Bill Carruth in recognition of their tireless advocacy in memory of their daughter, Alexander “Allie.” The Lisa Schaffner Community Advocate Award,...
Dec. 16, 2024: Join UNOS and Donate Life America for the National Tree of Life event

Dec. 16, 2024: Join UNOS and Donate Life America for the National Tree of Life event

Sep 30, 2024 | Get involved, News, Patient

This yearly virtual celebration pays tribute to donors and their families.

OPTN Task Force sets goal of achieving 60K transplants by 2026

OPTN Task Force sets goal of achieving 60K transplants by 2026

Jan 26, 2024 | Leadership, News, Patient, Trending

The OPTN Expeditious Task Force embarks on ambitious project to save more lives, increase efficiency

Public Comment open from Jan. 23 through March 19, 2024

Public Comment open from Jan. 23 through March 19, 2024

Jan 23, 2024 | Get involved, News, Patient

The OPTN is offering 11 items for review, including one proposal, one guidance document, two request for feedback, three data collections, and four policy proposals.  

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.

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.”

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How UNOS uses data to help transplant programs improve

UNOS uses the same process for data requests from the OPTN as any other entity and can provide aggregated, limited or patient-level information about a variety of subjects due to our deep knowledge and understanding based on decades of experience.

UNOS updates its mission and vision to highlight its growing impact

Today, UNOS is driving new initiatives, research and solutions to help more people across the globe.

Tales from the OR and how Congress can help

UNOS Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andrew Klein shares first-hand experiences as a liver transplant surgeon, and how Congressional action can help strengthen the system.

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