LifeGift Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name: LifeGift
Mission: LifeGift offers hope by supporting families through the organ and tissue donation process and delivering life-saving transplants to recipients who need them.
Founded by: No information is available.
Key People:
- Kevin A. Myer, MSHA, President and Chief Executive Officer
- Patricia Rubin, CPA, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Yolanda Becker, MD, FACS, FAST, Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
- Kristine Browning, RN, Vice President of Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Kaitlyn Fitzgerald, BSN, RN, CPTC, Vice President of Organ Operations
- Michelle Gilbert, MBA, CTBS, Vice President of Donation Communication Services
- Joseph Kreeb, MHA, CTBS, Vice President of Tissue Services
- Lauren Quinn, MA, Vice President, External Relations
- David Staley, SPHR, SCP, Vice President, Human Resources and Organizational Development
Headquarters: Houston, with additional offices in Fort Worth and Lubbock, Texas.
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue: No information is available.
Known For: LifeGift is known as an organ procurement organization (OPO) for North, Southeast, and West Texas. It partners with over 275 hospitals and 10 transplant centers across 109 counties to save and heal lives.
Products and Services
Products Offered:
1. Organ Donation Services:
- LifeGift facilitates the organ donation process, including the recovery and transplantation of organs.
2. Tissue Donation Services:
- Provides services related to tissue recovery and transplantation to enhance lives.
3. Living Donation Services:
- Encourages living donations which are another way to assist individuals awaiting transplantation.
Key Features:
- Multicultural Perspectives: Celebrates differences to work with vibrant communities.
- Training and Education: Provides training and educational opportunities to partners, both in-person and virtually.
- Research and Innovation: Partners with medical centers and researchers to expand capabilities and promote medical advancements.
Recent Developments
Recent Developments:
- LifeGift became one of the first to use a groundbreaking first-in-human renal perfusion system to successfully transplant a donor kidney using new portable technology (January 28, 2025).
- An initiative, "34 Lives," was launched to rescue and provide a second chance to 34 donor kidneys (December 2, 2024).
New Products Launched:
- No specific new products launched mentioned.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
- LifeGift inaugurated the LifeGift Institute for the Future of Transplantation (LIFT), a premier professional development and training program, which includes high-fidelity simulation for organ and tissue donation education.
New Partnerships:
- LifeGift is building a collaborative with Houston Methodist for improved organ donation and transplantation strategies and to identify performance improvements.
Additional Information
Research and Innovation Commitment:
- LifeGift is committed to adopting clinical research and new technologies in organ preservation, donor management, and bone marrow recovery and transplantation.
- The LifeGift Institute for the Future of Transplantation Simulation (SIM) Center promotes simulation-based training to enhance organ and tissue donation processes.
Industry Impact:
- LifeGift is a leading OPO among the 56 organizations in the United States, serving the Fort Worth, Houston, and Lubbock/Amarillo Texas regions.
- Accredited by the American Association of Tissue Banks since 2006, ensuring quality and safety standards.
For any inquiries or additional information, LifeGift has established communication channels through its various offices across Texas.
Conclusion
LifeGift exemplifies leadership in organ and tissue donation through its commitment to quality, innovation, and compassionate service. Its recent technological advancements and collaborative efforts highlight its role as a pioneer in the field, working tirelessly to fulfill its mission of offering hope and saving lives.
