This episode of the We Talk Health Podcast is part 1 of our Donate Life Series. April is National Donate Life Month. James Ross, CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare (WTH) and Jill Grandas with Tennessee Donor Services (TDS) talk about the relationship and coordination of organ donation and how TDS and WTH work side by side to save and improve lives daily.
We also share our record-breaking year in the number of donors served and lives saved at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, the educational opportunities available and events to honor those who gave the gift of life.
Guests:
James Ross
CEO, West Tennessee Healthcare
Jill Grandas
Executive Director, Tennessee Donor Services
Host:
Kara Mobley
Social Media Coordinator
References:
CMS – Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
THA – Tennessee Hospital Association
TDS – Tennessee Donor Services
If you’re interested in learning more, registering or have any questions about what it means to be an organ donor, visit the Tennessee Donor Services website at donatelifetn.org or donatelife.net.