Dynamic Duo: Jennipher Lorber remembers her mother, Debra K. Smith (an organ donor)
Debra Smith and her only child, Jennipher Lorber, were the dynamic duo. “It was us against the world,” says Jennipher. Debra was the fun mom. The life of the party. … Read More
Healthy Lung Month: Reflections from double-lung recipient Joshua Hunter
**This is a guest blog submitted by Joshua Hunter. This piece details Joshua’s transplant journey and recovery. I’m a double lung transplant recipient. My wife and I believe that without … Read More
Washington State Legislature Shows Support for Organ and Tissue Donation
On Feb. 11, 2022, the Washington state Senate formally recognized April as Donate Life Month with a resolution reading. The reading was sponsored by organ and tissue donation champion, Sen. … Read More
Santokh Gill Named as New President and CEO Effective March 1, 2022
Santokh Gill joins LifeCenter Northwest with more than 25 years of healthcare, organ transplantation and senior leadership experience. Read More
LifeSaver Award Series: Hannah Esmeralda, RN, St. Joseph Medical Center, part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
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
LifeSaver Award Series: Kimberly Vasquez, RN, and Stephanie Connelly, RN, Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia, 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
The Support Spot: APOLLO Study
The APOLLO study aims to improve kidney transplant outcomes As part of our mission to save lives and support donor families, LifeCenter Northwest is participating in an important national research … Read More
A father’s transplant journey inspires daughter’s nursing career: ‘I was becoming a nurse without even knowing it’
I was just 10 years old when life for me and my family was turned upside down. I knew my Dad’s kidneys weren’t working right and we needed to learn … Read More
The Support Spot: Donate Life Month
National Donate Life Month April is National Donate Life Month. It was established in 2003 by Donate Life America and is observed each year as a way to encourage Americans … Read More
In 2020, LifeCenter Northwest Saved and Improved More Lives Than Ever Before Through Tissue Donation
Thanks to the extreme generosity of our tissue donors and the dedicated work of our tissue team, LifeCenter Northwest is proud to announce we achieved a 10 percent increase in … Read More
LifeCenter Northwest Credits 2020 Success to Resilience and Donor Generosity
The organ procurement organization (OPO) embraced mission-focused innovation and partnership to save lives through organ and tissue donation amid the pandemic As we enter a new year, LifeCenter Northwest extends … Read More
LifeSaver Award Series: Dr. Martin Lee, MultiCare Auburn Medical Center
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
