Organ and Tissue Donation in Multicultural Communities
Today, as we honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering dedication to civil rights and equality, one particular quote of his stands out: “Of all the forms of … Read More
The other side of donation
By Jason Benjamin, Surgical Recovery Manager, LifeCenter Northwest Trying to describe my friend CJ Jones in words is like dancing about architecture. Yes I stole that line from a movie, but … Read More
Native American Heritage Month
Observed annually each November, Native American Heritage Month is a national recognition of the significant contributions Natives have made to the establishment and growth of the United States. The observance began when … Read More
Celebrating National Donor Sabbath
Today marks the beginning of National Donor Sabbath, a three day recognition observed annually two weekends before Thanksgiving. As almost every religion in the United States fully supports organ, eye … Read More
Our Core Values: Why Service Matters
By Kevin O’Connor, President & CEO Three years ago, with the help of our governing board, we developed five core values for LifeCenter Northwest: integrity, respect, collaboration, service and courageous … Read More
Dedicated to service-in and out of the office
Here at LifeCenter we take our core values very seriously. The standards of integrity, respect, service, collaboration and courageous leadership set the basis for everything we do on the job, however, … Read More
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Observed annually from September 15 to October 15, National Hispanic Heritage Month commemorates and celebrates the accomplishments of Latin Americans across the nation. From submarines to the beginnings of color television, many inventions, discoveries and … Read More
A new home for LifeCenter Northwest
As autumn rolls in and the leaves on the trees begin to change, LifeCenter Northwest is preparing for some big changes of our own. At the beginning of the new … Read More
Our Core Values
By Kevin O’Connor, President & CEO Three years ago, with the help of our governing board, we developed five core values for LifeCenter Northwest: integrity, respect, collaboration, service and courageous … Read More
Continuing Bonds with Loved Ones Who Have Died
By Valerie Maury, Family Support Specialist “To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die” – Thomas Campbell Experiencing the death of someone we love is new … Read More
LifeCenter Recognizes National Minority Donor Awareness Week
August 1-7 is National Minority Donor Awareness Week, a nationwide observance to honor the heroic generosity of minority donors. Unfortunately, many of the health conditions necessitating transplant are more common among … Read More
How does it work? A look into the life changing gift of tissue transplantation.
Priscilla Turner Tissue Review Manager at LifeCenter Northwest When most people think of donation the life-saving gift of organ transplantation comes to mind. In addition to organs, tissue is … Read More
