Source: RLS Media
Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network, announced a milestone achievement in organ transplantation, with a record-breaking 715 organs transplanted in New Jersey in 2023 — a represents a significant 7% increase from the previous year and marks the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking organ donation numbers in the Garden State.
Both kidney and liver transplants reached all-time highs for NJ Sharing Network. Additionally, there was an 11% increase in eye and tissue gifts compared to the previous year, enhancing the quality of life for recipients.
Newark’s University Hospital played a pivotal role in this achievement, setting a record in its history with 65 organs recovered for transplant and 25 organ donors.
Other hospitals in NJ Sharing Network’s service area, including Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Cooper University Hospital, also set individual records, contributing to the overall success.
This historic year for NJ Sharing Network underscores the power of community and partnership in saving lives through organ and tissue donation, demonstrating hope and resilience in the face of medical challenges.
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