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New England OPOs Form New England Donor Services

New England OPOs Form New England Donor Services

Jan 9, 2017 | Leadership, News, OPO

New England Donor Services (NEDS), a new system level organization launching January 1, 2017, will integrate clinical operations of the two federally-designated Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) in Region 1, LifeChoice Donor Services of Bloomfield, CT and New...

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How Donated Tissue Can Help Someone in Breast Reconstruction

How Donated Tissue Can Help Someone in Breast Reconstruction

Oct 19, 2016 | Advocates, Donation, Recipient

In support of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day, AOPO spoke with tissue recipient Kate Kane to share her story. When Kate Kane was diagnosed with breast cancer in December of 2011, her doctor outlined her options for treatment. Kate’s doctor explained to...

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Dr. Michelle Jorden Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

Dr. Michelle Jorden Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations

Oct 18, 2016 | Achievement, Advocates, AOPO, Award, Donation, Event, Press Release

VIENNA, Va. — October 13, 2016 — The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) was proud to present the AOPO Professional Leadership Award to Dr. Michelle Jorden, assistant medical examiner and neuropathologist for the Office of the Medical...

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Texas Medical Center Institutions Collaborate to Improve Care For Hispanic Patients In Need of Organ Transplants Houston, Texas

Texas Medical Center Institutions Collaborate to Improve Care For Hispanic Patients In Need of Organ Transplants Houston, Texas

Oct 13, 2016 | Healthcare Industry, OPO, Press Release, Transplant

Kevin Myer, CEO of LifeGift On Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, organ donation and transplantation professionals throughout the region gathered to discuss the challenges faced by Texas’ growing population of Hispanic patients with end-stage organ disease during the Inaugural...

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Danielle Niedfeldt Named New President/CEO of Carolina Donor Services

Danielle Niedfeldt Named New President/CEO of Carolina Donor Services

Oct 12, 2016 | Leadership, OPO, Personnel, Press Release

Durham, NC (October 12, 2016) The Board of Directors of Carolina Donor Services (CDS) has named Danielle Niedfeldt, RN, JD, as new President/CEO. Ms. Niedfeldt assumes the chief executive position held by Lloyd Jordan. Mr. Jordan will retire after a distinguished...

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LifeShare of the Carolinas Welcomes a New Director/Chief Operating Officer

LifeShare of the Carolinas Welcomes a New Director/Chief Operating Officer

Oct 12, 2016 | Leadership, OPO, Personnel, Press Release

LifeShare is excited to introduce our new leader to the donation community. Sarah Seiler comes to our organization with over 20 years of progressive healthcare and leadership experience where she has developed relationships with many of the key leaders in hospitals...

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CEO to retire after nearly 20 years at Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

Sep 21, 2016 | Leadership, OPO, Personnel, Press Release

San Antonio, TX – August 23, 2016 – Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) Chief Executive Officer Patrick J. Giordano announced earlier in the year that he will retire in October after leading the organization for nearly 20 years. Giordano has been responsible and...

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LifeCenter Organ Donor Network and Lifeline of Ohio form Network for Life

Sep 21, 2016 | News, OPO, Press Release

Cincinnati, OH, July 1st, 2016 – LifeCenter Organ Donor Network and Lifeline of Ohio are pleased to announce the formation of Network For Life. Network For Life supports the life-saving missions of LifeCenter and Lifeline of Ohio through strategic partnerships that...

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The Wedding Vows Heard ‘Round the World

Sep 21, 2016 | Donation, Donor Family, Press Release, Transplant

https://www.youtube.com/jGNKNQP8icM One of the pivotal moments in a father’s life is when he gets the opportunity to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding and give her away to her soon-to-be-husband. Pittsburgh-area resident Jeni Stepien lost her dad Michael...

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Dorrie Dils named new CEO at Gift of Life Michigan

Dorrie Dils named new CEO at Gift of Life Michigan

Sep 8, 2016 | Leadership, News, OPO, Personnel, Press Release

ANN ARBOR, MI— Dorrie Dils, an Ohio native and 25-year veteran in the donation world, takes over this week as chief executive officer of Gift of Life Michigan, the state’s federally designated organ and tissue donor program. “Organ procurement has become part of my...

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