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July 30, 2024

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

July 16, 2024

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 two decades of healthcare experience, most recently … Read More

January 31, 2024

LifeSaver Award Series: Scott Connelly, Overlake Medical Center & Clinics

From L to R: Loreen Fontanilla, Overlake IT Analyst, andScott Connelly, Overlake Manager of IT Technology Services Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and … Read More

January 31, 2023

LifeSaver Award Series: Dr. Dean Gushee, Mason General Hospital (Shelton, Wash.)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who go above and beyond to save lives—honoring our shared values to improve donation culture … Read More

This is the heart used in Stovall's procedure.
September 23, 2022

Patient Receives 1st Donation after Circulatory Death (DCD) Heart Transplant in the Pacific Northwest

Innovative Procedure Creates More Opportunities for Life-Saving Donations as U.S. Reaches One Million Transplant Milestone Seattle (Sept. 23, 2022) – On Aug. 11, LifeCenter Northwest, the Organ Procurement Organization for … Read More

September 21, 2022

Innovative Simulation Labs Will Help Boost Lung Donation

As anyone who’s been involved with donation can tell you, lung procurement and transplant is quite challenging. The lungs of brain-dead donors or lungs that have been injured can be … Read More

April 30, 2022

LifeSaver Award Series: Nicole Hodge, RN, Providence Alaska Medical Center (Anchorage, Alaska)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More

March 31, 2022

LifeSaver Award Series: Alex Park, RN, and Rachel Rodriguez, RN, VA Puget Sound Health Care System (Seattle)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More

February 28, 2022

LifeSaver Award Series: Bonnie Bentz, RN, MultiCare Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital (Tacoma, Wash.)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More

January 31, 2022

LifeSaver Award Series: Jacque Quantrille, Alaska Native Medical Center (Anchorage, Alaska)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More

December 15, 2021

LifeSaver Award Series: Rachel Koenekamp, RN, Billings Clinic (Billings, Mont.)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More

November 30, 2021

LifeSaver Award Series: Dawn Schmidt, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital (Spokane, Wash.)

Each month, LifeCenter Northwest selects a LifeSaver Award winner. This award honors and recognizes those who demonstrate a commitment to improving donation outcomes and culture through their actions, time and … Read More