Freddy Medina was born and raised in Oruro, Bolivia, but in 1995 he moved to the United States to pursue his education. In addition to attending college, Freddy served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years while receiving his public administration degree from George Mason University. Before graduating, heRead More …
Month: June 2021
The Gift of Life: Sam’s Story
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2021/06/23/the-gift-of-life-sams-story/
Virtual Grand Rounds
WRTC has introduced a Virtual Grand Rounds initiative in an effort to form relationships with hospital partners and provide educational opportunities about organ donation. The Hospital Services team recently hosted two Zoom sessions for healthcare professionals who can earn CE credits. The presentations explored topics such as patient-centered practices inRead More …
Organ Donors Contribute to Type 1 Diabetes Research
In recent years, WRTC has provided numerous pancreata not acceptable for transplant to the Network for Pancreatic Organ Donors with Diabetes (nPOD) via IIAM for important medical research. nPOD was established by JDRF, a global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. In its quest to prevent the disorder, JDRF needs to understand howRead More …
WRTC is vital partner in developing national organ tracking service
Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC), the non-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) in the metro D.C. area, is collaborating with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to improve the way organs are transported in the United States. As a beta test participant for UNOS’ Organ Tracking Service, WRTC provided crucialRead More …
Elizabeth Rawdon
In Memory of Elizabeth Rawdon Springfield, VA April 30, 1941 – November 21, 2019 “Mom was known as “Betty Wonderful” by close friends, the oldest of ten children, and the best Irish Grandma to three. We were honored to be her children.” Previous Next Mom was our rock. She wasRead More …