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At Midwest Transplant Network, we have the honor of sharing stories of hope, love and triumph in the face of tragedy as we care for donor heroes and their families. We hope these posts will provide an inside look into the world of organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire you to add your name to the donor registry or encourage others to do the same. Together, we can help decrease the transplant waitlist.

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Honoring the “Coolest 3-Year-Old” in Support of Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation

When 3-year-old Ryan’s life was tragically cut short in a multi-car crash, her parents made the courageous and selfless decision to donate her organs so that others could live.

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Laboratory Sets Milestone Amid Pandemic

In our recent blog post, we talked to Midwest Transplant Network’s Laboratory Director, Scott McDonald, about our histocompatibility lab that performs tests in support of organ, eye and tissue donation. […]

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MTN Laboratory Services

Did you know that Midwest Transplant Network provides state-of-the-art histocompatibility testing for transplant and cancer centers across Kansas and western Missouri? We are a leader in HLA testing and the […]

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Employee Spotlight: Midge Dempsey

Hear from Midge Dempsey, a Family Services Coordinator based in Wichita, as she talks about her role in the community, multicultural awareness, and her thoughts on organ, eye and tissue donation.

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Employee Spotlight: Nichole Asquith

With our virtual Donate Life Legacy Walk just around the corner, we talked to our Community Engagement Coordinator, Nichole Asquith, about her role at Midwest Transplant Network.

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