Midwest Transplant Network

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We are thrilled to have our team representing Midwest Transplant Network at this year's The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) Conference, themed "Empower, Engage, Elevate: Fostering an Inclusive Donation and Transplant Community." Our very own Salama Gallimore, General Counsel and Advisor on Governmental Affairs, along with attorney Jeff Hochstetler, co-presented the powerful session, "Equity in Transplantation: Recent Oversight Updates." During this plenary session, Gallimore discussed recent litigation and OPTN/UNOS policy revisions enacted to address discrimination against Black American patients awaiting transplants, and she reviewed proposed changes to the HOPE Act targeted to increase the number of organs available for transplant in HIV+ patients. MTN is proud to contribute to this important conversation on diversity, equity, and inclusion in transplantation, working to ensure that all communities have access to life-saving care. #GiveHopeShareLife #AMAT2024?

We love sharing transplantation stories with our health care partners along with the latest advances in organ recovery. Thank you to all the nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, chaplains and others who attended our Critical Care Donation Symposium.

Today, we had to submit an IT ticket to report our incredible IT team at Midwest Transplant Network for #ITProfessionalsDay. Thank you to our IT pros for all you do, from troubleshooting daily issues to ensuring the security and reliability of our systems so we can focus on #GiveHopeShareLife

MTN wishes our partners and the students at the Neosho County Community College Surgical Technology program a Happy Surgical Technologist Week! #GiveHopeShareLife #scrubtechweek

At Midwest Transplant Network, we are proud to celebrate National Surgical Technologists Week! In honor of this week, we’d like to recognize the incredible Surgical Technologists working in our Tissue Services and Organ Preservation departments. Your dedication and expertise play a vital role in #GiveHopeShareLife Thank you for all that you do!? #scrubtechweek

Andrea, a Quality Assurance Coordinator, joined MTN as a temp but quickly found a permanent home here. As a bone graft recipient, she’s passionate about organ donation and helping support healthy tissue donation every day. ?? ?? When she’s not at work, Andrea stays busy with her kids, their soccer games, and the occasional Hobby Lobby spree. Check out her full story in our Employee Spotlight! #GiveHopeShareLife Read more: https://bit.ly/3MDvWbk

Amazing plenary presentation and session moderation by Midwest Transplant Network’s own Salama Gallimore & John Michael Segars, Pharm.D. at The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation’s 2024 national Conference!! Kai Sprando

Through the incredible generosity of donor heroes and their families, the gift of life continues in our communities. In August, 126 lifesaving gifts from 41 donor heroes were given to people waiting for an organ transplant. We are grateful to the donors and families who said “yes” to donation, and to our hospital partners and MTN staff who are dedicated to the mission of saving and enhancing lives. #GiveHopeShareLife

We appreciate the opportunity to share the important work of organ, eye and tissue donation with legislators from our service area. Thank you to U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) and Steve Helms, District Director, spending time with Midwest Transplant Network for a tour and a conversation in support of the communities we both serve. #GiveHopeShareLife ? From left to right: Midwest Transplant Network staff Scott McDonald, Dir., Laboratory Services; Marin Bartow, Mgr., Organ Procurement; U.S. Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO); Salama Gallimore, General Counsel and Advisor on Governmental Affairs; Drew Toler, Dir., Family Services; Nez Savala, APR, Dir., Community Engagement and Public Relations.?