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Four decades of lifesaving work: the Organ Center turns 40

Four decades of lifesaving work: the Organ Center turns 40

Jul 15, 2022 | In Focus, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNOS in the news

The F.M. Kirby Foundation Organ Center is celebrating its 40th year of continuous operation without any service interruptions

UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service

UNOS CEO Brian Shepard to leave organization after a decade of service

Jun 28, 2022 | Leadership, News, UNOS in the news

Shepard’s bold leadership set UNOS on a firm foundation to advance equity and save more lives in coming years.

A lasting legacy: Lisa Schaffner honored posthumously with newly renamed award

A lasting legacy: Lisa Schaffner honored posthumously with newly renamed award

Jun 28, 2022 | Leadership, News, OPO, Transplant hospital, UNOS in the news

The late UNOS director of public communications helped establish an award recognizing advocates in 2010. Now, the same award has been renamed to honor its very first champion.

UNOS named top workplace for 8th consecutive year by Richmond Times-Dispatch

UNOS named top workplace for 8th consecutive year by Richmond Times-Dispatch

Jun 18, 2021 | News, UNOS in the news

More than 12,000 area employees provided survey responses on topics ranging from workplace environment and benefits to company leadership and community involvement.

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CARE Tool helps hospital boost transplants

UNOS CARE Tool helps transplant teams understand offer patterns, identify missed opportunities and accept more organs for transplant.

The public supports organ transplants from pigs

Xenotransplantation could shorten the waitlist one day. UNOS researchers wanted to learn how the public feels about this new area of transplant.

Putting patients first: UNOS’ vision for waitlist and organ offer transparency

Updates to the Medicare Increasing Organ Transplant Access Model include increasing transparency for patients.

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