Chester County Hospital Security Manager John Mullin and hospital President and CEO Michael J. Duncan raise the Donate Life flag in honor of organ donors and recipients Tuesday kicking-off Donate Life month to promote the success of organ, eye, and tissue transplantation and the extreme need for registered donors.
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West Chester — Each day, 20 people in the United States die while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Chester County Hospital is proud to join the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) and Gift of Life Donor Program and organ procurement organizations throughout the country to inspire and encourage individuals to register to become an organ, tissue and cornea donor.
“The number of people in need of transplants far exceeds the number of organs, tissues and corneas that are donated, and at Gift of Life, we’re passionate about educating people on the need to become an organ, tissue and cornea donor,” said Howard M. Nathan, President and CEO. “Registering to become a donor only takes about 30 seconds, but it’s one of the most meaningful ways individuals can inspire hope and change the life of someone waiting for a transplant.”
Chester County Hospital is participating in the Donate Life Campaign throughout the month of April. During this time, hospital employees will be encouraged to sign up to become organ donors and to share the importance of organ donation with their patients, family and friends. Members of the clinical teams at Chester County Hospital will participate in organ donation related in-service events, hold presentations during executive leadership and board meetings and continue their education on organ donation best practices. The hospital’s month of recognition began Tuesday with a “blue and green” celebration and organ donation flag raising ceremony.