As many of my former Twitter followers know, I did quite a bit of work for Lifebanc when I was a resident. I was the one who they hired to put in the lines, arterial, central and float a Swan-Ganz catheter to monitor their cardiac and pulmonary function to keep them alive for organ donation. 4/
May 16, 2025 at 1:23 AM
As many of my former Twitter followers know, I did quite a bit of work for Lifebanc when I was a resident. I was the one who they hired to put in the lines, arterial, central and float a Swan-Ganz catheter to monitor their cardiac and pulmonary function to keep them alive for organ donation. 4/
I would add that after brain death the organs die fairly quickly, no amount of artificial ventilation or meds can keep them alive.
I worked for LifeBanc when I was a resident in Cleveland and there was a very limited time to harvest the organs after brain death.
I worked for LifeBanc when I was a resident in Cleveland and there was a very limited time to harvest the organs after brain death.
July 7, 2026 at 11:51 PM
I would add that after brain death the organs die fairly quickly, no amount of artificial ventilation or meds can keep them alive.
I worked for LifeBanc when I was a resident in Cleveland and there was a very limited time to harvest the organs after brain death.
I worked for LifeBanc when I was a resident in Cleveland and there was a very limited time to harvest the organs after brain death.
“June’s numbers aren’t just a statistic. Behind every one of those 91 organs is a donor, a family, and a second chance at life."
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/15/lifebanc-breaks-record-with-91-organs-donated-june-saving-69-lives-northeast-ohio/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/15/lifebanc-breaks-record-with-91-organs-donated-june-saving-69-lives-northeast-ohio/
Lifebanc breaks record with 91 organs donated in June, saving 69 lives in Northeast Ohio
A record-breaking month of organ donations has marked a major milestone for Lifebanc, Northeast Ohio’s only nonprofit organ procurement organization.
www.cleveland19.com
July 15, 2025 at 7:31 PM
“June’s numbers aren’t just a statistic. Behind every one of those 91 organs is a donor, a family, and a second chance at life."
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/15/lifebanc-breaks-record-with-91-organs-donated-june-saving-69-lives-northeast-ohio/
https://www.cleveland19.com/2025/07/15/lifebanc-breaks-record-with-91-organs-donated-june-saving-69-lives-northeast-ohio/
Lifebanc reportedly organized more than 1,000 organ transplants during that timeframe.
Of those, more than a third were allocated out of sequence…
Of the 362 out-of-sequence organs, 207 went to Cleveland Clinic.
Of those, more than a third were allocated out of sequence…
Of the 362 out-of-sequence organs, 207 went to Cleveland Clinic.
Organ Transplant System ‘in Chaos’ as Waiting Lists Are Ignored
The sickest patients are supposed to get priority for lifesaving transplants. But more and more, they are being skipped over.
www.nytimes.com
March 3, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Lifebanc reportedly organized more than 1,000 organ transplants during that timeframe.
Of those, more than a third were allocated out of sequence…
Of the 362 out-of-sequence organs, 207 went to Cleveland Clinic.
Of those, more than a third were allocated out of sequence…
Of the 362 out-of-sequence organs, 207 went to Cleveland Clinic.
"The procurement org that skipped over patients at the highest rate over the past two years is Lifebanc, located in Warrensville Heights."
March 3, 2025 at 1:28 PM
"The procurement org that skipped over patients at the highest rate over the past two years is Lifebanc, located in Warrensville Heights."
Nearly 300 Lives Transformed by Organ Donation in 2026's First Half#United_States#Cleveland#organ_donation#Northeast_Ohio#Lifebanc
Nearly 300 Lives Transformed by Organ Donation in 2026's First Half
In the first half of 2026, nearly 300 lives were saved through organ donations in Northeast Ohio, reflecting a growing commitment to this vital cause.
third-news.com
July 16, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Nearly 300 Lives Transformed by Organ Donation in 2026's First Half#United_States#Cleveland#organ_donation#Northeast_Ohio#Lifebanc
It’s National @DonateLifeOH @DonateLife month! Thank you to all the professionals who make the miracle of transplantation happen every day @Lifebanc @ITNSnurses @TrioOrg
December 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM
It’s National @DonateLifeOH @DonateLife month! Thank you to all the professionals who make the miracle of transplantation happen every day @Lifebanc @ITNSnurses @TrioOrg
"Of all the procurement organizations, data shows, one skipped patients at the highest rate during the last two years: Lifebanc in Northeast Ohio." Via @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Organ Transplant System ‘in Chaos’ as Waiting Lists Are Ignored
The sickest patients are supposed to get priority for lifesaving transplants. But more and more, they are being skipped over.
www.nytimes.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"Of all the procurement organizations, data shows, one skipped patients at the highest rate during the last two years: Lifebanc in Northeast Ohio." Via @nytimes.com.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Congratulations @Lifebanc on yesterday's walk. We’re glad to participate through our friends at @THoCleveland.
Elaine Turley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Transplant House of Cleveland & Board member of Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance with Mark Abbott our Program Director.
Elaine Turley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Transplant House of Cleveland & Board member of Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance with Mark Abbott our Program Director.
March 8, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Congratulations @Lifebanc on yesterday's walk. We’re glad to participate through our friends at @THoCleveland.
Elaine Turley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Transplant House of Cleveland & Board member of Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance with Mark Abbott our Program Director.
Elaine Turley, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Transplant House of Cleveland & Board member of Northeast Ohio Liver Alliance with Mark Abbott our Program Director.
Lifebanc Achieves Unprecedented Organ Donation Milestone in June 2025#United_States#Cleveland#organ_donation#Northeast_Ohio#Lifebanc
Lifebanc Achieves Unprecedented Organ Donation Milestone in June 2025
In June 2025, Lifebanc set a record with 91 organ donations, saving 69 lives. This milestone reflects community generosity and Lifebanc's commitment.
third-news.com
July 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Lifebanc Achieves Unprecedented Organ Donation Milestone in June 2025#United_States#Cleveland#organ_donation#Northeast_Ohio#Lifebanc
Meredith Smith chose to remove her brain-damaged husband from life support. She said Lifebanc wanted to keep him alive several days longer.
Family of organ donor fights to remove him from life support
Meredith Smith chose to remove her brain-damaged husband from life support. She said Lifebanc wanted to keep him alive several days longer.
bit.ly
February 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Meredith Smith chose to remove her brain-damaged husband from life support. She said Lifebanc wanted to keep him alive several days longer.