U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Read the latest news releases and articles from the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network below:
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Kidney allocation system webinar - what referring physicians need to know
The webinar is being offered to raise awareness among referring physicians of the importance of early referral and pre-emptive listing for transplantation.
Friday, February 28, 2014 -
DTAC develops toxoplasma screening e-learning module
This simple test can help reduce the number of unexpected donor-derived toxoplasma transmissions.
Monday, February 24, 2014 -
Get involved: volunteer for an OPTN/UNOS committee
We are especially interested in new nominees who have personal experiences with organ donation and/or transplantation.
Saturday, January 25, 2014 -
More transplants performed in 2013, but the need continues to grow
In 2013, 28,954 patients on the national transplant waiting list received a life-saving organ.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014 -
Board addresses living donation policies and other issues
The board approved policies to create greater consistency in the medical and psychosocial evaluation and informed consent processes for living kidney donors and increase the level of clinical information reported on post-transplant outcomes for these donors.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 -
Board addresses donation upon circulatory death, advocacy for living donors, plain language policies
The board approved several actions at its November 2013 meeting.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 -
Board releases University of Pittsburgh Medical Center from probation
The action was taken at the November 2013 meeting.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 -
OPTN places New Mexico Donor Services on probation
The organ procurement organization is responsible for coordinating organ donation throughout the state.
Saturday, November 9, 2013 -
New video explains donation, transplantation processes
The five-minute video is appropriate for audiences of virtually any age or education level.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013 -
OPTN policy and bylaws changes effective September 1
We updated policies, bylaws and the OPTN evaluation plan.
Friday, August 30, 2013