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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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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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