Why I Chose DCD — and Why I Would Do It Again
Written by Eden Atwood, a mother, donor mother, and advocate for the gift of life. Read More
CMS Performance Report: Flawed Metrics Need Reform
Stakes are high for patients on the transplant waiting list In May of 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) Public Aggregated Performance 2024 … Read More
‘She believed in sharing life’s blessings’
When Anchor Point woman Erica Walli, 49, lost her life in an ATV accident, her family learned that she had a rare blood type, and saw hope in Walli’s choice … Read More
The State of Montana honored 60 lifesaving organ donors in special ceremony
Young Man’s Legacy of Generosity Lives on Through Organ Donation Eden Atwood remembers her late son, Benjamin Hubbard Atwood Anderson, 20, as “a comet — a bright, shining star of … Read More
Antonio’s Gift
Organ donation and family are at the heart of this documentary-style video. By LifeCenter Northwest CEO Santokh Gill Just days after he turned 21, Antonio Espinoza of Wapato, Washington, died … Read More
LifeSaver Award Series: Alecia George, RN, Alaska Regional Hospital (Anchorage, Alaska)
Alecia (center, holding award) poses with colleagues at Alaska Regional Hospital Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who go above and … Read More
Local sergeant donates kidney to mom
Sgt. Jason Houck, from the King County Sheriff’s Office, has served his community as a public servant for 25 years, and on March 5, he provided the ultimate service: THE … Read More
News: Record generosity in 2024
LifeCenter Northwest, the organ procurement organization serving Washington, Alaska, Montana, and North Idaho, facilitated the donation of 1,134 life-saving organs from a record 437 deceased donors in 2024, including 95 … Read More
The license plate that saves lives
Share your support of organ, eye and tissue donation with a license plate that celebrates the gift of life! LifeCenter Northwest is partnering with the Washington State office of Sen. … Read More
Mother of three receives historic transplant
Adriana Rodriguez welcomed her third child last year — her first girl, Annalea. Her family was thrilled. Annalea’s older brothers, Adrian and Junior, were excited to spend time with their … Read More
Lung recipient shares gratitude for donor families
Double-lung recipient Mary Goodwin shared her story as the keynote speaker at our Donation Celebration event last weekend on July 20 in Spokane, Wash. See news coverage of the event … Read More
Shelly Powell, incoming VP, Clinical Ops
Shelly Powell will join LifeCenter Northwest Sept. 3, 2024, as the next Vice President, Clinical Operations. Powell joins the organization with more than three decades of healthcare experience, most recently … Read More
