Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution
Approximately 400 people attended a public forum held on Sept. 16, 2014 to discuss various concepts to reduce geographic variation in access to liver transplantation.
Public forum addresses equity in liver distribution; resources available on OPTN and UNOS websites
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... Social Worker Honored with NDM Award for Excellence
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...
AST offers transplant professionals webinars and resources
The American Society of Transplantation offers live and on-demand education to fit your schedule.
UNOS applauds Congressional passage of HOPE Act
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
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...
Board approves publication of two committee guidance documents
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... New Jersey Man Honored with National Award of Excellence for Organ Donation Advocacy
RICHMOND, Va., June 25, 2012 – Tom Gano of Cherry Hill, N.J. has received the 2012 National Donor Memorial Award of Excellence for his outstanding volunteer efforts in promoting organ and tissue donation. The award was presented during the June board meeting of United... Toolkit available to assist programs in sharing donor and recipient information
OPO and transplant center staff who would like to encourage information sharing between transplant recipients and donor families/living donors now have a toolkit of resources to help them in these efforts.