United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)

Over 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for an organ transplant. This #LifeGivingTuesday, your generosity can transform lives and provide hope. Together, we can make more transplants possible! ??https://lnkd.in/egF-yjiX

?? Bridge to Life at UNOS Primer 2024 ?? This week, we had the honor of sponsoring and attending UNOS Primer, where we gained valuable insights into organ allocation, policy development, and best practices for organ donation and transplantation. We are inspired by the meaningful discussions and the chance to connect with UNOS staff and transplant professionals in this collaborative, small-group environment. Thank you, United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), for bringing the transplant community together to learn, share, and grow. #BridgeToLife #UNOSPrimer2024 #UNOS #OrganDonation #Transplantation

Living organ donors save people’s lives and must be protected from insurance discrimination. Write your member of Congress and tell them to cosponsor the Living Donor Protection Act to help get this bipartisan bill passed. ?? https://lnkd.in/gHupVSzs

21 organizations joined UNOS to support the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act to help reduce the number of people waiting for a lifesaving organ by strengthening the donation process. Thank you Representatives Rob Wittman, Jennifer McClellan, Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Jim Costa for your leadership. ? Thank you for joining us to support this bill: American Association of Kidney Patients, American Foundation for Donation and Transplantation, American Kidney Fund, American Liver Foundation, AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR HISTOCOMPATIBILITY AND IMMUNOGENETICS (ASHI), American Society of Nephrology, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Society of Transplantation, The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), Infinite Legacy, Kidney Care Partners, Kidney Transplant Collaborative, National Kidney Foundation, NJ Sharing Network, NATCO - The Organization for Donation and Transplant Professionals, Renal Physicians Association, Transplant Families, TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION INC, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA), Waitlist Zero

?? Attention all transplant professionals! ?? The deadline for submitting your session topic ideas for the 2025 UNOS Transplant Management Forum is Thursday, Oct 17! Don't miss this opportunity to share your ideas and contribute to the future of transplant.?

"My sister, Lizzy, and I were born with cystic fibrosis and lived into our 30s before both being listed for a double lung transplant. Just three months apart we both received the gift of successful transplants and most recently celebrated eight years with our gift." –Kati (bride) ???? #DonateLife #LungMonth October is Healthy Lung Month! More than 900 adults and children in the U.S. are waiting for the gift of a donor lung & their next full breath. Register your decision to be an organ, eye and tissue donor, and learn more about lung donation and transplantation at https://lnkd.in/dmv8XcY

UNOS applauds the introduction of the Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act. Legislation that aims to optimize the deceased organ donor referral process by identifying and recommending best practices for software tools used by hospitals and organ procurement organizations, ultimately providing more patients with life-saving transplants. A huge thank you to U.S. Reps Wittman, McClellan, Miller-Meeks, and?Costa for their support!

I had the honor of speaking yesterday at the UNOS REGION 5 Conference. I was the last speaker. I was nervous. It was so important to me to drive the connection between what they do, and how it impacts families. A standing ovation is the greatest reward I could have received. Still not over it. Such an amazing group of humans.

Breaking barriers in organ transplants! The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, which advances our shared goal of ensuring equity for patients with disabilities. Thank you to U.S. Reps. Kat Cammack, Debbie Dingell, Darrell Issa, Pete Sessions, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz for your efforts. ??https://lnkd.in/ebK7qnFa

Did you know that September is National DMV Month? We want to take a moment to celebrate the vital role that the Department of Motor Vehicles has in saving lives. DMV staff are the people on the front lines of service who have helped people across the country to register their decision to be a deceased organ, eye and tissue donor.?There are currently more than 170 million donor registrations in the U.S. and 90%+ of donor registrations come through the DMV! Thank you, DMV staff, for your work!