Midwest Transplant Network

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On Veterans Day, we recognize and honor the dedication of our military service members and veterans—including those who continue to serve in new ways, like Midwest Transplant Network Ambassador Fred Harper. Fred, a proud Marine Corps veteran, left college to join the U.S. Marine Corps, where he found purpose in service and the camaraderie of his fellow Marines. Today, as part of MTN’s Ambassador team, Fred brings that same spirit to our mission of saving and healing lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation. Inspired by donor heroes and recipients within his own circle, he remains committed to giving back to others. Fred’s journey reminds us that the values of service, honor, and community extend beyond military duty—they impact and inspire our entire community. This Veterans Day, we express our heartfelt gratitude to Fred and all who serve. #GiveHopeShareLife

The Kansas City Transplant Growth Collaboration work session is underway. The day-long session is dedicated to discussing effective practices to help supercharge the rate of successful transplantations and save more lives. This event serves as a vital platform for leaders in the organ transplant community to share insights, overcome challenges and work toward achieving the shared goal of significantly increasing the number of deceased donor organ transplants. Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) is honored to co-host the Transplant Growth Collaboration along with other organ procurement organizations, Donor Alliance, Iowa Donor Network, Live On Nebraska, Midwest Transplant Network, St. Louis. #GiveHopeShareLife

Midwest Transplant Network staff includes health care professionals from various backgrounds, including respiratory care. In recognition of Respiratory Care Week, Oct. 20-26, we are thankful for our staff whose clinical expertise in cardiopulmonary systems means they can effectively assess the potential for an organ donor and provide highly skilled donor patient care. Their work is important to the mission of organ, eye and tissue donation and important to what we do every day for donor heroes. Thanks for all you do! #GiveHopeShareLife

Join the team at Midwest Transplant Network (MTN) as an Organ Referral Specialist! In this role, you'll be responsible for coordinating organ referrals from hospitals, facilitating organ allocation, providing logistical support, and maintaining seamless communication between the organ procurement team, hospitals, transplant centers, and professional colleagues. Location: Westwood, KS Type: Full-Time Responsibilities: *Manage organ referral calls from hospitals and collaborate with the Administrator on Call (AOC), Family Services Coordinator (FSC), and Organ Procurement Transplant Coordinator (OPTC) to develop a plan of action. *Serve as the main point of contact for the import and transportation of organs from outside the MTN service area. *Review Electronic Medical Records (EMR) for potential donor suitability and assist with data entry into MTN donor records. *Maintain compliance with federal and state laws, as well as industry standards and MTN policies. ? Qualifications: *Strong organizational and communication skills to manage complex logistical processes and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. *Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks with professionalism and attention to detail. *Experience with EMR systems and an understanding of the healthcare environment is preferred. *Knowledge of federal and state regulations, as well as AOPO, AATB, UNOS, and FDA guidelines, is a plus. ? Why Join Us? At MTN, you’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that is committed to saving lives through organ, tissue, and eye donation. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families in need of transplants. #GiveHopeShareLife ?? Apply Today: https://bit.ly/40sXEjh

Midwest Transplant Network is proud to partner with the University of Kansas Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences! Recently, students from the CLS program had the incredible opportunity to tour our laboratory and spend time with our talented MTN lab team. During the visit, they learned firsthand about the critical role laboratory testing plays in organ and bone marrow transplantation, supporting the gift of life. Our laboratory is on track to have another record-breaking year in the number of tests performed, directly supporting our local transplant centers and helping save lives every day. Thank you to these future healthcare professionals for your passion and dedication! Together, we are helping to #GiveHopeShareLife

This morning, the Midwest Transplant Network team came together for our quarterly Town Hall, centered around the theme Show Your Heart. We introduced new members of the MTN family, heard touching stories from employee tissue recipients, shared important updates from each department, and most importantly, honored this quarter’s donor heroes whose life-saving gifts continue to inspire us all. It was heartwarming to see our team proudly wearing heart-themed shirts and bringing meaningful items that are close to their hearts, demonstrating our commitment to the mission we hold dear. #GiveHopeShareLife

Our Family Services Coordinator, John Michael Segars, Pharm.D., had the honor of moderating a session at the 32nd Annual Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) Conference in San Diego. John Michael Segars led the session, "Culture Shifts and Vulnerability: Support in Communities Starts at Home." This session emphasized the importance of learning culture at home and embracing differences, creating inclusive spaces in the workplace and bringing more LGBTQIA+ voices into the donation and transplantation industry narrative. We're proud to be part of this important movement, ensuring that everyone’s voice is heard in our mission to save lives through organ donation. Also pictured are Midge Dempsey (Family Services II), John Michael Segars (Family Services III), Lisa Tebb MSN (Ed), PN, RN (Hospital Services III), and Salama Gallimore (In-House Counsel)—our MTN team members who attended the conference to learn more about how we can better serve diverse communities. #GiveHopeShareLife

A powerful message from Dr. Michael Moncure on the life-saving impact of organ donation and the importance of diversity in health care. Dr. Moncure, trauma and critical care surgeon at University Health KC and Administrative Medical Director at Midwest Transplant Network, shares his experiences and the challenges of addressing the critical shortage of organ donors, particularly in diverse communities. In his op-ed that appeared this week in The Community VOICE, he emphasizes the need for transparency, trust and advocacy to overcome the deep-seated mistrust in health care that affects Black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, and Pacific Islander communities. He also reflects on his journey in organ donation advocacy, inspired by his mentor, Dr. Clive O. Callender, MD, a pioneer in transplant education and outreach, who we featured earlier this month. #GiveHopeShareLife Dr. Moncure's full op-ed can be read here:?https://lnkd.in/gmkuqve2

The NKCH MLS students School of Medical Laboratory Science - North Kansas City Hospital?spent the day with MTN staff learning about organ, eye, tissue, and bone marrow donation. The MTN laboratory is an FDA-registered donor testing facility, and it is accredited by CLIA, ASHI and CAP. Services include histocompatibility testing (antibody detection, ABO blood grouping/subgrouping, A1 titer, flow cytometry crossmatching, molecular HLA typing and chimerism testing), as well as infectious disease donor screening. #GiveHopeShareLife