Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 1:34 PM CST
Via Christi, Midwest Transplant network recognized for organ donationsWichita Business Journal - by Adam Knapp
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a Medal of Honor for Organ Donation to Via Christi Regional Medical Center and the Midwest Transplant Network.
It is the third year in a row Via Christi has received the medal, which is earned for sustaining a donation conversion rate of 75 percent or more of eligible donors, and for identifying eight or more potential organ donors during a 12-month period between April 2005 and June 2007.
"This award recognizes the deep and shared commitment of Via Christi staff and Midwest Transplant Network to make available more life-saving transplants in our region," Saad Ehtisham, senior vice president of Clinical Operations and chief nursing officer for Via Christi Wichita Health Network, said, in a release.
Via Christi has identified 27 organ donors this year, says MTN organ procurement coordinator Jessica Stefek, with a donation conversion rate of 77 percent
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