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Anthony and Dean’s Story
Anthony and Dean’s Story

Jun 8, 2021

Pam, a Donor Mom to Anthony, and Dean, Anthony's Heart Recipient, share their gift of life story...

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AOPO Outlines Key Recommendations to Strengthen Accountability and Safeguard the Future of Organ Donation
AOPO Statement on CMS Guidance Reinforcing Safeguards

Mar 16, 2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on CMS Guidance Reinforcing Safeguards McLean, VA (March 13, 2026) – This week, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new guidance concerning the roles of...

AOPO Outlines Key Recommendations to Strengthen Accountability and Safeguard the Future of Organ Donation
AOPO Statement on Suspected Donor-Derived KSHV Transmissions

Mar 10, 2026

PUBLIC STATEMENT Media Contact:Jenny Daigle | jdaigle@aopo.org AOPO Statement on Suspected Donor-Derived KSHV Transmissions McLean, VA (March 10, 2026) – A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlighted an increase in suspected...