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nation in spreading the word about the importance of donation .
The WPFL Hospital Organ Donation Campaign challenges hospitals and health care organizations to let life bloom by educating their staff , patients , visitors and communities about the critical need for organ , eye and tissue donation , including offering opportunities to register as organ donors . Four Mon Health hospitals earned recognition for conducting awareness and registry activities between October 2020 and April 2021 and for responding to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic and navigating those changes and challenges .
Preston Memorial Hospital earned platinum recognition , the highest level of distinction for 2021 . Grafton City Hospital , Mon Health Medical Center and Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital all earned silver . These hospitals were four of 1,657 organizations to participate in the 2021 campaign .
“ We are proud to support the Center for Organ Recovery
and Education ’ s ( CORE ) mission to promote organ , eye and tissue donation ,” says Michelle Stanton , BSN , R . N ., director of quality at Preston Memorial Hospital . “ With so many people awaiting life-saving organs , it is critical for Preston Memorial Hospital to do our part by raising awareness and educating our community . Our physicians , nurses and staff realize the positive impact that organ donation can have on both recipients as well as a donor ’ s family .”
Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Kevin Stalnaker was pleased with the honor as well .
“ CORE is a vital organization in the continued health care continuum in our region and state ,” Stalnaker says . “ The ability to offer lifesaving transplants extends life for individuals and families . Participating as an organ donor is one of the greatest gifts a person could potentially give to a patient on a waiting list . Many thanks to all donors and their families for participating in this wonderful program .”
Jamie McLaughlin , senior director of critical care at Mon Health Medical Center , says it is vital to continue to educate the community at large about the importance of eye , organ and tissue donation .
“ We are a proud participant in CORE ’ s mission . We are truly humbled by all those donors who registered this year , and we are excited to continue our outreach ,” says McLaughlin .
The 2021 Hospital Campaign efforts added 27,386 registrations to state registries , including registrations from Puerto Rico and the U . S . Virgin Islands . Since its inception in 2011 , the campaign has generated 579,412 registrations as well as

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