donor families and organ transplant recipients , generating significant media coverage and social media engagement . AHN registered more than 860 new organ donors in April thanks to its efforts .
“ HAP recognizes the hospital teams dedicating their time , energy , resources , and passion to supporting organ donation — even as they continue to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and a workforce crisis ,” HAP President and CEO Andy Carter said .
“ The hospital community is proud to join our partners in encouraging Pennsylvanians to consider organ donation . One donor can save up to eight lives and enhance up to 75 others .”
There were 109 hospitals statewide that participated in this year ’ s challenge . The hospitals ’ awareness and designation activities are captured on a scorecard and assigned titanium , platinum , gold , silver , and bronze level recognitions .
About HAP : HAP is a statewide membership services organization that represents 235 hospitals as well as the patients and communities they serve . Additional information about HAP is available online .
About CORE : The Center for Organ Recovery & Education ( CORE ) is one of 57 federally designated not-forprofit organ procurement organizations in the United States , serving more than 5 million people in western Pennsylvania and West Virginia .
CORE coordinates the recovery and matching of organs , tissues and corneas for transplant within the service region , and works tirelessly to create a culture of donation within the hospitals and communities served . Its mission is to save and heal lives through donation , ultimately changing the lives of those on the transplant waiting list , while maintaining integrity for the donation process , dignity for the donors , and compassion for their families .
CORE is a winner of the 2019 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award , a presidential award that recognizes nonprofits for their innovation and excellence . For more information , visit core . org or call 1.800 . DONORS . 7 .
THE PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ADDS CONCERTS TO ITS 2022-2023 LINEUP
The Pittsburgh Symphony added several concerts to the 2022-2023 lineup : Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Distant Worlds : Music from Final Fantasy Coral on Sept . 20 , “ Hocus Pocus ” in Concert on Oct . 19 , and A Marie Osmond Symphonic Christmas on Dec . 20 .
Tickets for these concerts , as well as single tickets for all 2022-2023 season concerts , can be purchased online at pittsburghsymphony . org , by calling 412.392.4900 , or by visiting in person at 600 Penn Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh . Box office hours are Monday- Friday , 9 a . m . to 6 p . m .; Saturday , noon to 4 p . m .; and at least two hours prior to concerts .
Subscriptions for 2022-2023 BNY Mellon Grand Classics , PNC Pops and Fiddlesticks Family Concerts series are still available as well .
Check the “ Safely Together ” page on the symphony website for Heinz Hall health and safety policies .
About the New Concerts
In a monumental celebration of the epic Final Fantasy music catalogue , Nobuo Uematsu ’ s Final Fantasy 35th Anniversary Distant Worlds : Music from Final Fantasy Coral premieres at Heinz Hall on Sept . 20 under the baton of Grammy awardwinning conductor Arnie Roth , complete with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra , a chorus , and exclusive HD video direct from the creators at Square Enix .
Bette Midler , Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy star as three wild witches who return from 17th century Salem for a night of zany fun and comic chaos in “ Hocus Pocus ” in Concert , Oct . 9 . The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra performs the soundtrack live to the film in the world premiere of this film in concert with orchestra . Filled with bewitching laughs and magic , this hilarious film is perfect for the entire family .
Entertainment icon Marie Osmond joins the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra in A Marie Osmond Symphonic Christmas on Dec . 20 . Spreading the holiday spirit , the performance will captivate audiences with a variety of opera , Broadway and timeless classic songs from her “ Unexpected ” album . n
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