United for UNOS
United for UNOS is a movement encouraging the community to unite in support of organ donation and transplantation, and increase awareness of UNOS’ central role in making it possible.
Feature events and volunteer opportunities
In the community
As a nonprofit organization, serving the community is at the core of the UNOS mission. In keeping with this commitment, UNOS participates in events, exhibits and presentations in our hometown and across the country. UNOS is active in the state and national health community, and collaborates with organizations across the country to reach thousands of individuals and families through exhibits at health fairs and business expos, community and sporting events and schools and universities. Staff and volunteers speak and distribute brochures and materials that educate and inspire family conversation.
Social media
Be sure to follow, like, and share the latest updates from UNOS on social media.
Facebook – United Network for Organ Sharing
OPTN members network and learn from UNOS employees at Primer event
Transplant and donation professionals gather with UNOS employees for interactive learning and networking opportunities at Primer.
Improving our technology infrastructure: A message from the CEO
Shepard welcomes national attention toward improving the nation’s organ matching system
Center code required for OPTN label orders
Beginning Jan. 1, 2020, an OPTN center code will be required before an organ transport label order can be placed or fulfilled. UNOS-branded organ labels will no longer be valid after Dec. 31, 2019.
RUM report tool expanded to include pancreas data
The addition of pancreas data was based on community feedback. UNOS researchers continue to develop new tools to assist members in their work to increase transplants.
Submitting LAS exception requests for candidates diagnosed with PH
View candidate’s LAS data as of Aug. 23, 2019.