Dan Lebovitz, M.D. has joined Donor Alliance as Chief Medical Officer. With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Lebovitz brings an extensive background in organ donation, transplantation and pediatric critical care.

What is National DMV Appreciation Month?

National DMV Appreciation Month occurs in September each year and is a time for Organ Procurement Organizations and Donate Life America to show their appreciation for DMV partners across the country.

In Colorado and Wyoming, about 99% of organ and tissue donor registrations come through DMV and Driver Services offices. Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organization that facilitates organ and tissue donation and manages the Donate Life Colorado and Donate Life Wyoming registries, will be showing its appreciation for the DMV and Driver Services staff throughout the month of September for this important step in the donation process.

Registration as an organ and tissue donor is a crucial component to Donor Alliance’s mission of saving and healing lives in the region. Without this key partnership with the DMV and Driver Services, Donor Alliance would not be as successful at fulfilling its mission to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation.

Transplants rely on the generosity of organ and tissue donors, and it starts with saying “yes” and checking the box at the DMV or Driver Services. One person can save up to eight lives through organ donation and save and heal up to 75 lives through tissue donation.

Easy Ways YOU Can Get Involved:

• Reach out to your local Driver License office and thank them! To find the location nearest you, click here for Colorado and here for Wyoming.
• Show your appreciation on their social media pages: Facebook- @ColoradoRevenue or @WyomingDeptofTransportation (please mention Driver Services)
• Write a letter! To find the address for the location near you, click here for Colorado and here for Wyoming.
• Consider sharing your donation story with a local driver license office employee. Stories are what connect people to the mission of saving and healing lives in our community!

Remember to learn the facts around organ and tissue donation. Then say “yes” and check the box to register the next time you obtain or renew your driver license or state ID. You can also register today at Donate Life Colorado.org or Donate Life Wyoming.org.

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Visionary leader and seasoned clinician brings 30 years of experience to the organization

DENVER – August 29, 2024 – Donor Alliance, the nonprofit organization that saves and heals lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation in Colorado and most of Wyoming, announced today that Dan Lebovitz, M.D. has joined Donor Alliance as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Lebovitz will join the executive team to lead Donor Alliance in fostering its strong relationships with more than 100 hospitals, advancing innovations to continue to honor donors’ lifesaving gifts, as well as growing the organization’s physician services.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Lebovitz to our team. Donor Alliance empowers performance with passionate people, like Dr. Lebovitz, who will undoubtedly make a significant impact both within our organization and in the communities we serve,” said Jennifer Prinz, president and CEO, Donor Alliance. “Nearly 1,300 people in Colorado and Wyoming continue to wait for a lifesaving organ transplant and tens of thousands more need a tissue transplant. Dr. Lebovitz’s leadership and experienced clinical perspective will help give those needing a transplant hope for the future.”

With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Lebovitz brings an extensive background in organ donation, transplantation and pediatric critical care. Prior to joining Donor Alliance, he served as an Associate Medical Director of the Division of Critical Care at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio. He also served in a variety of director roles for organ procurement organizations across the nation, including Medical Director of the Oklahoma Organ Sharing Network (now Lifeshare Oklahoma); Medical Director, Board Chair, and Medical Advisory Board Chair of Lifebanc in Cleveland; and Associate/Consulting Medical Director of Mid-South Transplant.

Dr. Lebovitz is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the Network and Alliance of Transplant Coordinators, Donation and Transplantation Alliance, and American Society of Transplant Surgeons. He has also served on numerous committees and boards of United Network for Organ Sharing, Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, The Donation and Transplantation Alliance, and American Society of Transplant Surgeons. Additionally, he was a founding member of the Organ Donation Research Consortium.

Dr. Lebovitz earned his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) at Duke University School of Medicine. He completed his Residency and Fellowship training at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. He is certified in general pediatrics and pediatric critical care medicine by the American Board of Pediatrics. Throughout his career his primary research, which has been published, has focused on organ donation.

About Donor Alliance

Donor Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation for transplantation in Colorado and most of Wyoming. As a federally designated organ procurement organization – one of 56 in the U.S. – Donor Alliance serves more than 6.3 million residents and more than 100 hospitals. Donor Alliance walks alongside the family during the organ recovery process and ensures their loved one’s gifts are safely received at transplant centers in a timely manner. Donor Alliance also facilitates tissue donation to save and heal more lives across our community. The organization also manages the Donate Life Colorado and Donate Life Wyoming registries. Through Donate Life, the symbol of the cause, Donor Alliance educates residents on the lifesaving benefits of donation, inspiring them to register. For more information, please visit DonorAlliance.org.

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The time period between the cessation of blood flow to an organ (e.g., after cardiac death) and the start of cold preservation. Minimizing warm ischemic time is critical in preserving organ viability for transplantation.

An organization dedicated to advancing research and education in kidney disease and transplantation, contributing to the knowledge base that informs best practices in organ donation and transplantation, ultimately improving outcomes for patients with kidney failure.

This refers to a situation where a potential organ donor has given consent for donation, but for various reasons, their organs are not ultimately used for transplantation. Reasons for UAC can include medical complications, changes in the donor’s condition, or logistical issues.

The volume of urine produced by a patient’s body over a specific time period. Monitoring urine output is crucial in assessing kidney function, especially in potential organ donors and transplant recipients.

A secure, encrypted connection over a public network, like the internet. In the context of organ donation, VPNs can be used by OPOs and transplant centers to securely access and share sensitive patient data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with regulations.

A laboratory or division of Eurofins that provides testing services related to organ donation and transplantation. These services can include donor screening, recipient testing, and post-transplant monitoring to ensure the safety and success of organ transplantation.

UNOS is a private, non-profit organization that operates the OPTN under contract with the federal government, managing the national organ transplant system and maintaining the waitlist.

A standardized format for exchanging information electronically about organ offers and acceptances.

An individual who has received a donated organ or tissue to replace their own failing organ or tissue.