The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance (HPHA) was recognized for its support of organ and tissue donation this week.
On Friday, the HPHA received the Provincial Conversion Rate Award from Ontario Health’s Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN). The award is given to hospitals that achieve or exceed the conversion rate target of 63 per cent, a measure of how effectively potential organ donors are converted into actual donors.
According to a release, HPHA achieved a 100 per cent conversion rate in the 2023-24 period. Over that time three organ donors, resulted in the donation of 10 organs for transplant, saving seven lives.
Additionally, 15 tissue donors from HPHA have helped to enhance the lives of numerous individuals.
"I am proud that our staff at HPHA are being recognized for their hard work and dedication to supporting organ donation in our region," said Dr. Catherine Barry, Internal Medicine and Physician Chair of the HPHA Organ and Tissue Donation Committee. "We remain committed to working with TGLN to provide this vital resource to our community."
Along with the awards presentation, the event featured Sidney Whitehead (a kidney donor), Drew Wagler (a kidney recipient), and Mike Sullivan (a heart recipient), who shared their stories of the transformative power of donation. Additionally, HPHA’s “Hidden Heroes” were recognized for their unwavering dedication and vital contributions to the success of organ donation.
"As healthcare providers, we recognize the profound impact of the Trillium Gift of Life Network on patients and their families. HPHA is proud to support organ and tissue donation, a profound act of compassion and hope," said Lynanne Mason, Vice President Partnerships, Transformation and Chief Nursing Executive at HPHA. "Each donation reflects the strength of our shared dedication to healing and positively impacting the communities we serve... We are deeply honoured to be recognized by TGLN and to be a part of such a life-changing mission."