Mid-America Transplant

Mid-America Transplant United is an active team of donor families, living donors, transplant recipients, and individuals awaiting transplant. Brought together by these experiences, they work to create community, build awareness, and support those affected by donation and transplantation. The team also represents our service area at the Transplant Games of America, which is held every two years. This service area includes Southern Illinois, Southeast Missouri, the Springfield, MO area, and Northeast Arkansas.   Mid-America Transplant is a proud supporter of the team and a proud sponsor of this year's Games in Birmingham, Alabama. We wish MT United the best of luck as the competition continues through Wednesday! #TransplantGamesofAmerica

Wishing you a safe & happy Fourth of July! 💙💚   Register your decision to be an organ, eye & tissue donor at SayYesGiveLife.org or in your iPhone Health App.   #DonateLife #FourthOfJuly

Join our lifesaving and life-healing mission! Mid-America Transplant is now hiring for the role of Tissue Ocular Procurement Coordinator (TOPC). This position is responsible for assessing donor suitability and recovering donor tissue, ensuring optimal outcomes for tissue processors, donor families, and recipients. Experience a role where you can make a difference every day. Follow the link below to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gefwPV-J #Careers #SayYesGiveLife

As a donation coordinator, Joe speaks with families to discuss the gift of tissue donation. “I make sure families know what’s involved, what the next steps are, and the resources that we offer at Mid-America Transplant. I support them the entire way through.” Thank you to Joe for sharing his story with us. We wish him success at the upcoming Transplant Games! https://lnkd.in/gbQjeCi6

It’s a common misconception that people in the LGBTQ+ community can’t donate organs. However, anyone can become an organ donor, and anyone can benefit from receiving a life-saving organ transplant.   The passage of the HIV Organ Policy Equity (HOPE) Act in 2013 paved the way for the transplantation of organs from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive recipients. As of May 2024, 29 hospitals in the U.S. participate in HOPE Act research.   The act has also helped to advance greater understanding and acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community, which has been disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Everyone has the potential to leave a lasting legacy through organ donation, providing immediate hope for those waiting for a life-saving transplant. #PrideMonth #SayYesGiveLife

Mid-America Transplant is searching for experienced registered nurses to save lives through organ donation management in our state-of-the-art facility. Learn advanced skills to grow your career in a new direction, contribute to the science of transplantation, and save lives with a supportive, collaborative, and committed team.   To learn more or to apply, please visit the link below. #Careers #SayYesGiveLife #LifeSavingLifeChangingWork https://lnkd.in/gJJjJ53S

In the United States, Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) affects between 80 and 100 million individuals, among whom nearly 25% progress to Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Mid-America Transplant is a proud sponsor of the 2024 Liver Life Walk hosted by the American Liver Foundation (ALF). Join us in benefitting the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease this Saturday, June 22nd, and help us create a world without a liver transplant waiting list. #AmericanLiverFoundation #LiverHealth https://lnkd.in/gBkJzTqf

Today, we celebrate #Juneteenth. African Americans make up 13% of the U.S. population, but 28% of those waiting for an organ transplant. Dr. Velma Scantlebury, the first African American female transplant surgeon in the U.S., reminds us: "Increasing organ donation in minority communities is not just about numbers—it's about saving lives and giving hope to families." Your decision to sign up as a donor can save lives and bring hope to those on the transplant waiting list and their families. 💙💚 Thank you to The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation for creating the artwork to educate, honor, and celebrate Juneteenth.

This month we had the privilege of honoring over 70 organ and tissue donor heroes at our Candlelight Memorial in St. Louis. Families adorned lighted trees with leaves that displayed the names of their loved ones, and a photo slideshow highlighted each selfless individual who said yes to giving the gift of life.   Thank you to Faith Miracle Temple for hosting us, to our guest speakers for sharing their stories, and to our employees, whose collaboration and compassion make these events possible.   #CandlelightMemorial #OurWorkLivesOn #SayYesGiveLife

Join us on Saturday, June 22nd for the American Liver Foundation’s 2024 Liver Life Walk in St. Louis. Mid-America Transplant is proud to sponsor this event in support of the 100 million Americans affected by liver disease. In the United States, nearly 25% of those suffering from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). By 2025, NASH is expected to become the leading cause of liver transplantation in the United States. Help us create a world without a liver transplant waiting list by registering for the walk today. https://lnkd.in/gBkJzTqf #LiverLifeWalk #SayYesGiveLife