New lung allocation policy in effect
First organ type to use continuous distribution framework.
Implementation notice: Continuous distribution of lungs
Effective today (March 9), lungs are now allocated under the approved continuous distribution allocation policy.
Implementation notice: Changes to thoracic donor acceptance criteria
Effective today (March 9), thoracic donor acceptance criteria for candidates no longer require separate data to be specified for both local and import donors.
Kade Dylan Contreras
At the age of four, Kade became our small-town hero.
White paper addresses ethical issues in information to support transplant program selection
Paper addresses likely patient questions and approaches for plain language communication.
Voluntary recall of Becton, Dickinson CD5 Series of Genesis sterilization containers
Read the complete recall notice for details.
National webinar for kidney transplant professionals provides education on OPTN policy action on eGFR waiting time modifications
All programs must comply with the action by Jan. 3, 2024.
OPO partners with Black history museum to increase organ donor registrations
Kia Potts tells us how LifeNet Health and a Richmond-area cultural institution worked together to change lingering misconceptions about organ donation.
TMF 2023 presenter Jesse Schold, Ph.D., on reducing health care disparities in the organ transplant system
TMF session to focus on improving access to transplantation through collaboration.
Jordan Michael Cummins
His tender heart lives on in someone else because of his never ending desire to help others.