Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution; resources available on OPTN and UNOS websites
September 17, 2014
In Rosemont, IL, approximately 400 people attended a public forum held on Sept. 16 to discuss various concepts to reduce geographic variation in access to liver transplantation. The opinions and recommendations expressed will help the OPTN/UNOS Liver and Intestinal Organ Transplantation Committee as it continues to assess potential improvements to liver transplant policy. “At this […]
Social Worker Honored with NDM Award for Excellence
June 23, 2014
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) presented Barbara Lee, M.S.W., of Greenville, N.C., the 2014 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of her work as a donation champion for more than two decades. The award was presented during UNOS’ June board meeting in the National Donor Memorial at UNOS’ headquarters in Richmond, Va. […]
AST offers transplant professionals webinars and resources
April 17, 2014
The American Society of Transplantation offers live and on-demand education to fit your schedule.
UNOS applauds Congressional passage of HOPE Act
November 13, 2013
Learn more about the congressional study that will explore allowing transplantable organs from HIV-positive donors to be used for HIV-positive candidates.
Michigan Woman Honored with National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence
June 24, 2013
Patty Jo Herndon of Chelsea, Mich., has received the 2013 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence for her volunteer efforts to promote organ, eye and tissue donation since 1997. The Award for Excellence was presented during the June board meeting of United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in Richmond, Va., where UNOS is headquartered. “Mrs. […]
Board approves publication of two committee guidance documents
November 15, 2012
The Ad Hoc Disease Transmission Advisory Committee (DTAC) created two guidance documents. While not policy requirements, these documents are intended to provide clinical resource information to donation and transplantation professionals. One document addresses guidance for reporting to the OPTN regarding potential donor-derived disease transmission events from either deceased or living donors. The other document offers […]
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