Statement on Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and Organ Procurement

Statement on Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and Organ Procurement

AOPO, AST, ASTS, and UNOS recently signed a joint statement encouraging all surgeons, physicians, and staff receive the COVID-19 vaccine to minimize the risk to themselves and prevent respiratory disease and infection among the community and our patients. We recommend that all health professionals carry their vaccination card for verification purposes.

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AOPO Joins with National Partners to Boost Number of Minority Organ Donors

AOPO Joins with National Partners to Boost Number of Minority Organ Donors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Sandra Remy301-467-9024 AOPO Joins with National Partners to Boost Number of Minority Organ DonorsDisparity Lessening but Gap Still Significant McLean, Va. (August 9, 2021) – Kicking off National Minority Donor Awareness Month, the...

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AOPO Closes Annual Meeting Focused on Steps to Achieve 50K Organ Transplants; Presents Plan to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organ Donation

AOPO Closes Annual Meeting Focused on Steps to Achieve 50K Organ Transplants; Presents Plan to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organ Donation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: JENNY MILLER AOPO MEDIA CONTACT JMILLER@AOPO.ORG OPO Closes Annual Meeting Focused on Steps to Achieve 50K Organ Transplants; Presents Plan to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organ Donation McLean, VA., (July 9, 2021) – The...

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AOPO Highlights Organ Inequity During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign Addresses Problem

AOPO Highlights Organ Inequity During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign Addresses Problem

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Sandra Remey Phone: 301-467-9024 AOPO Highlights Organ Inequity During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign Addresses Problem McLean, VA., (May 18, 2021) – In recognition of Asian...

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AOPO Leads Donor Remembrance Day; Event Supports the 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign to Save More Lives

AOPO Leads Donor Remembrance Day; Event Supports the 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign to Save More Lives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Sandra Remey Phone: 301-467-9024   AOPO Leads Donor Remembrance Day; Event Supports the 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign to Save More Lives Families Share Stories of Loss and Hope in Donor Hero Garden McLean, VA., (April...

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AOPO Announces 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign that Focuses on Improving System and Saving More Lives

AOPO Announces 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign that Focuses on Improving System and Saving More Lives

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Sandra Remey Phone: 301-467-9024 AOPO Announces 50,000 Organ Transplants by 2026 Campaign that Focuses on Improving System and Saving More Lives McLean, VA., (February 18, 2021) - Today, the Association of Organ Procurement...

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