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AOPO teamed up with SODA National to amplify #organdonation awareness. Read the latest Donation Perspectives blog to explore our collaboration, the new Campus Challenge, and our joint mission of empowering students to become lifelong donation advocates. aopo.org/donation-persp…

Tune in to the most recent video interview featuring Kevin Gramlich, Chief Executive Officer of ConnectLife as he shares his outlook and objectives for the OPO, shedding light on how he cultivates a constructive and positive organizational culture. youtube.com/watch?v=hFEZv7…

On 9/11, Jill Grandas & her team at DCI Donor Services showed profound commitment to organ, eye, & tissue donation. Read Jill's latest article recounting their efforts and how donor families and those who support them are an unstoppable force. #DonateLife tennessean.com/story/opinion/…

Watch the latest video interview, where Kelly White, CEO of LifeSource, shares her vision for enhancing innovation and donation practices during her tenure, as well as strategies for raising public awareness and education about #OrganDonation. youtube.com/watch?v=4lPACJ…

Read the latest Donation Perspectives Blog coauthored by AOPO's OPO IMPACT Committee Chair and Vice Chair on AOPO's innovative OPO IMPACT Program. See how data-driven strategies are saving lives and transforming #organdonation. #AOPO50K #DonateLife aopo.org/donation-persp…

AOPO is grateful for the Meharry Medical College students' groundbreaking research: more lives can be saved if hospitals refer donors faster. AOPO is proud to be a part of the HBCU-OPO program efforts to diversify our workforce and save more lives. #AMATAC23 #AOPO50K #OrganDonation

Check out the latest The Associated Press story that follows a group of medical students at Meharry Medical College working with Tennessee Donor Services to recover organs. AOPO is honored to support this initiative and others in the development between HBCU medical schools and OPOs. apnews.com/article/organ-…

AOPO joined global experts at #ISODP2023 in Las Vegas, hosted by Nevada Donor Network. US OPO members presented, advancing our shared commitment to save lives through organ donation and transplantation. An inspiring event! #OrganDonation #DonateLife #Transplantation

Sam Ademisoye, a Meharry Medical College student, observed his first organ recovery during his summer with Tennessee Donor Services as part of an HBCU-OPO partnership to increase Black professionals in donation & transplant. AOPO proudly supports work this alongside ODAG. bit.ly/3QwKNqB

AOPO Educates & Inspires Leaders in the Organ Donation Community. AOPO leadership meetings foster collaboration and drive progress toward 50,000 annual organ transplants in 2026. Read the latest blog to learn more. #DonateLife #OrganDonation #AOPO50K aopo.org/donation-persp…

Read the latest Donation Perspectives blog from AOPO President, Colleen McCarthy, as she reflects on the organ donation and transplantation community's achievements throughout 2023. Learn how our collective efforts are paving the way towards #AOPO50K. aopo.org/donation-persp…

In 2023, U.S. OPOs recovered 43,000+ organs for transplants, marking 13 years of growth in deceased donation! This milestone reflects the dedication of OPOs, donors, and families in saving lives. Read more on the OPTN 2023 data in our press release. aopo.org/us-opos-recove…

This year is a defining moment for OPOs as they confront the uncertainties brought by the CMSGov Final Rule. AOPO wrote a statement highlighting our community’s concerns about the future of the donation & transplantation system without a decisive plan. aopo.org/us-opos-are-st…

OPOs like Gift of Life Michigan are innovators in their communities, always finding ways to address racial inequities in organ donation & educate the public on the importance of registering as donors. AOPO is excited to see their work recognized in Detroit Free Press freep.com/story/news/hea…

We firmly agree with Dr. Mezrich in STAT that organs “are just too precious to go to waste.” Strong collaboration between OPOs and transplant centers is needed to tackle organ non-utilization. 20%+ of organs recovered by OPOs go unused. Read more at statnews.com/2024/03/02/don…

Nearly 20% of donated organs go unused. AOPO President Colleen McCarthy shares her thoughts with Healthcare Dive on how OPOs and transplant centers can collaborate to help solve the issue: healthcaredive.com/news/nearly-20…

OPOs helped pass the new The FAA ✈️ bill, which will increase organ transportation safety. CEO of @MWTransplant Jan Finn shares her thoughts with FOX4 News Kansas City fox4kc.com/news/reauthori…

An innovative program by LifeLink of Georgia and Morehouse School of Medicine is addressing organ donation disparities by training more Black surgeons. Part of the AOPO HBCU-OPO Task Force, this initiative aims to ensure access to lifesaving transplants for all. Learn more Atlanta Daily World: atlantadailyworld.com/2024/06/06/mor…

A special thanks to NPR and Rob Stein for exploring Normothermic Regional Perfusion (NRP). Tennessee Donor Services provided an unprecedented look at an NRP recovery effort. OPOs are committed to saving lives with innovative procedures like NRP. Listen here: n.pr/45XVxV7

Continuing a 2-part series on normothermic regional perfusion, NPR Correspondent Rob Stein gave listeners a look inside the operating room with Tennessee Donor Services to help understand the new organ recovery procedure that will save more lives. Listen here n.pr/4eVMQib