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OSF HealthCare Implements Curbside Health to Advance Clinical Guidelines & Support Patient Care Excellence

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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The partnership will support patient care, increase appropriate clinical standardization, and promote clinical excellence across the continuum of care.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership will support patient care, increase appropriate clinical standardization, and promote clinical excellence across the continuum of care.
  • “Our collaboration with Curbside Health ushers in a new era of innovation and excellence in patient care.
  • With Curbside's state-of-the-art decision support technologies, we empower our healthcare clinicians to deliver consistent, high-quality care across more than 150 care locations of OSF HealthCare, thereby reducing clinical variability, improving patient outcomes and ultimately ensuring every patient ministry-wide receives the exceptional care they deserve.
  • Clinical decision support content includes clinical guidelines, clinical pathways, protocols, policies, algorithms, clinical calculators and more.

"We Can't Save Lives Without You"

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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"This is a public health crisis most people don't think about until it affects them. With the increase in diabetes, hypertension and kidney disease, any family can suddenly find a loved one in need of an organ transplant to survive," said Richard D. Hasz, Jr., MFS, CPTC, President and CEO of Gift of Life Donor Program, Gift of Life Transplant Foundation and Gift of Life Howie's House. "Here's what we've learned in Gift of Life's nearly 50-year history: We can't save lives without you -- without each person in our community using their extraordinary power to say 'yes' to donation and every hospital partner embracing their role to ensure families are provided with the donation opportunity as part of compassionate end-of-life care." Hasz called on hospitals, faith, business, government, and community leaders to partner with Gift of Life, and for families throughout our region to start a conversation about donation and register at donors1.org.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The need for families to save lives by saying "yes" to organ donation is more urgent than ever.
  • A half million people in the U.S. are suffering from End-Stage Renal Disease, with 90,000 awaiting a kidney transplant.
  • In 2023, Gift of Life recovered precious tissues from 2,675 donors, including 1,433 musculoskeletal donors and 2,278 cornea donors.
  • Celeste Brown talks about how her devastation following her son's murder prevented her from embracing the opportunity for him to save others.

Gift of Life Marrow Registry Drives Awareness, Celebrates Lives Saved at NHL Hockey Fights Cancer Night

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Marrow Registry was proud to participate once again in the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.

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  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Marrow Registry was proud to participate once again in the National Hockey League’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative.
  • This month-long charitable program occurs annually in November and unites the NHL, its member clubs, and fans in the fight against cancer.
  • The Hockey Fights Cancer events have also provided an opportunity to showcase the miracle of blood stem cell and marrow transplants through the introduction of blood cancer survivors to their lifesaving donors.
  • This partnership has helped us reach a wider audience and educate people about the power of joining the registry.”

Gift of Life Michigan Selects OTAVA for Cloud Backup to Ensure Data Protection and Achieve Healthcare Compliance

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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OTAVA® Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365® prevents data loss from accidental deletions, malware, security threats, and retention policy gaps.

Key Points: 
  • OTAVA® Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365® prevents data loss from accidental deletions, malware, security threats, and retention policy gaps.
  • Gift of Life Michigan selected OTAVA to deliver this vital solution to ensure that its critical data - information about donors and recipients - is protected and available.
  • OTAVA will collaborate with Gift of Life Michigan to integrate OTAVA® Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365® into its environment.
  • Under the agreement, OTAVA is providing OTAVA® Cloud Backup for Microsoft 365® for 400 Gift of Life Michigan users.

Miami Beach Mayor Introduces 10-Year Old Blood Disorder Survivor to Lifesaving Donor at Gift of Life Marrow Registry Gala

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, held its One Huge Night Miami Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Queen Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Fla.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, held its One Huge Night Miami Gala on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Queen Miami Beach in Miami Beach, Fla.
  • At the event, attendees witnessed a heartwarming first-meeting between lifesaving donor, Dylan Levkoff, and her grateful transplant recipient Timothy Sviridenko, a 10-year-old boy from Washington state.
  • The pair was introduced by Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber.
  • Thankfully, Levkoff, a 24-year-old fourth-grade teacher from Miami, Fla., had joined Gift of Life’s registry at a drive hosted by her sorority, Sigma Delta Tau at the University of Miami in 2019.

Gift of Life Marrow Registry and Miami Beach Police Department Address the Shortage of Hispanic Donors to Save Lives of Patients with Blood Cancer

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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
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BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of a program to save lives this Hispanic Heritage Month, Gift of Life Marrow Registry , a Boca Raton-based blood stem cell and bone marrow registry, and the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD), are raising awareness about the disparities faced by Latino and Hispanic patients battling blood cancer.
  • The only known cure for many of these cancers is a bone marrow or blood stem cell transplant, making the worldwide bone marrow registry a lifesaving resource for the community.
  • However, because so few people with Latin ethnicity are registered as donors, only 48 percent of Hispanic cancer patients can find the matching donors who can save their lives.
  • To date, the program has added 198 new donors to the registry, raised nearly $10,000 in funds and found two lifesaving matches for blood cancer patients.

Gift of Life Marrow Registry Raises $1.4 Million at Gala, Reaffirming Mission to Cure Blood Cancer

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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Introduced onstage by Broadway actress and event Mistress of Ceremonies Julia Murney, these families, previously complete strangers, now share an unbreakable bond.

Key Points: 
  • Introduced onstage by Broadway actress and event Mistress of Ceremonies Julia Murney, these families, previously complete strangers, now share an unbreakable bond.
  • Describing the day of Zahra’s first chemotherapy treatment, her mother, Shakila Sadiq said, “that was the worst day of my life.
  • To date, Siegel’s donor circle has sponsored more than 105,000 donors to the registry, resulting in 1,700 matches for patients and 216 lifesaving transplants.
  • In addition, Gift of Life Board Member Mindy Schneider and Dr. Michael Lesser served as Honorary Gala Chairs and Gift of Life Chairman of the Board Stephen B. Siegel served as Gala Chair.

Woman Finally Meets Stem Cell Donor Who Saved Her Life

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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“I knew I would go through with the donation to help save my recipient’s life.

Key Points: 
  • “I knew I would go through with the donation to help save my recipient’s life.
  • She was astonished that a donor was found only a week into the search of the registry.
  • In addition, blood stem cell donor and volunteer Evan Dolgow was presented with the Steven Bochco Award.
  • Since its start in 1991, Gift of Life has grown to more than 438,000 individuals who have volunteered to donate blood stem cells or bone marrow to save a life.

TOSA, LifeGift, and LifeShare Conduct First-Time Uncrewed Aerial Transport of Organs and Blood Between Lubbock, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio

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Wednesday, November 16, 2022
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San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For More Information Contact:

Key Points: 
  • San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For More Information Contact:
    TOSA, LifeGift, and LifeShare Conduct First-Time Uncrewed Aerial Transport of Organs and Blood Between Lubbock, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio
    Groundbreaking Technology Aims to Improve Transport of Donated Organs and Tissues By Use of Drones in Rural Areas to Overcome Patient Inequities.
  • This is the first time that donated organs were transported this far a distance by an aerial system that was operated using robotic technology.
  • The Optionally Piloted Aircraft (OPA) transported a donated human liver, kidney, and pancreas between the three cities.
  • LifeShare is a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) dedicated to the recovery of organs and tissue for transplant purposes.

2022 HAP Donate Life PA Hospital Challenge Honorees Announced

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Harrisburg, PA, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today announced the honorees for its 2022 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.

Key Points: 
  • Harrisburg, PA, Aug. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) today announced the honorees for its 2022 Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.
  • HAP applauds its members commitment to drawing attention to the need for organ, eye, and tissue donors and encouraging new donor registrations throughout the challenge.
  • The top performers of the 2022 HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge are:
    Top Health Systems: First Place: Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Second Place: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Third Place: Excela Health System
    A full list of hospital designations resulting from the challenge, and more information about the scoring process, can be found at HAPs website .
  • Gift of Life Donor Program extends our deep appreciation and gratitude to HAP and our hospital partners for promoting donation and transplantation through the HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge, said Rick Hasz, President and CEO of Gift of Life Donor Program.