University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has again earned the Department of Health and Human Services Medal of Honor for Organ Donation.
The award recognizes UI Hospitals and Clinics for its success in increasing the number of organs available for transplantation by achieving and sustaining national goals for donation, including a donation rate of 75 percent or more from eligible deceased donors.
That commitment has helped increase the number of organs being transplanted nationwide. Collectively, 3,088 more organs were transplanted from deceased donors in 2008 than were transplanted in 2003.
In recognition of Donate Life Month, UI Hospitals and Clinics will display its "Donate Life" flag throughout April and hold several events to encourage organ and tissue donation.
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