Trailblazing physician broke barriers to become nation’s first Black female transplant surgeon
February 25, 2021
Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, who has performed more than 2,000 transplants in her career, says there have been significant changes in terms of achieving equity access in the allocation system for minority patients, but some issues persist.
Expedited Liver Placement: Phase 1 implementation underway
February 25, 2021
Transplant centers need to opt-in their candidates to receive expedited liver offers from deceased donors
“I pledged to my donor family I would carry his heart with honor”: UNOS Ambassador Roxanne Watson on fulfilling a promise.
February 24, 2021
Pledge has led to registration of more than 12,000 organ donors.
Policies to align with PHS guideline: Webinar and additional resources
February 18, 2021
Effective March 1, OPTN policies will be implemented to align with the 2020 U.S. Public Health Service Guideline for assessing solid organ donors and monitoring for HIV, HBV, and HCV.
Summary of evidence report details experience with COVID-19
February 17, 2021
The latest information known for minimizing the risk of donor-derived COVID-19 transmission while maximizing donor utilization.
Feb. 24 webinar addresses new policies aligning with PHS guideline
February 17, 2021
Program will address member questions relating to the policies.
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