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Your Trusted Partner for Organ & Tissue Donation Services
New England Organ Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving and healing lives through organ and tissue donation. Our mission drives every aspect of our work, from public education and donor family support to coordinating life-saving transplants across the region. With decades of experience in donation services, we maintain rigorous standards for ethical practices, medical excellence, and compassionate care for donor families. Our team of certified professionals collaborates with hospitals, medical examiners, and funeral directors to ensure seamless donation processes while adhering to strict regulatory compliance.We prioritize transparency in operations, offering comprehensive resources for donor registries, living donation programs, and aftercare support. As an equal opportunity employer, we cultivate a diverse workforce through competitive benefits packages, professional development opportunities, and inclusive healthcare programs. Our authority in the field is reinforced by partnerships with leading medical institutions and active participation in national donor networks. Trust in our commitment to honor donor legacies while advancing transplantation science through continuous innovation and community engagement.
Services
Organ Donation
Tissue Donation
Living Donation
Aftercare Support
Donor Registries
Highlights and features
- We coordinate life-saving transplants through advanced donation programs
- Our team provides specialized aftercare support for donor families
- We maintain rigorous medical and ethical standards in donation processes
- Our public education initiatives increase donation awareness regionally
- We offer inclusive career opportunities with comprehensive professional development
What people say
Life-changing impact
Compassionate support
Professional coordination
Transformative programs
Dedicated staff
Services
Organ Donation
We facilitate life-saving organ donations through comprehensive donor evaluation and transplant coordination. Our medical team works 24/7 with hospitals to match donors with recipients, ensuring timely organ recovery and transportation. This service provides critical second chances at life for patients with end-stage organ failure.
Tissue Donation
Our tissue donation program enables healing through skin, bone, and connective tissue transplants. Specialized recovery teams follow strict protocols to ensure tissue viability for burn victims, orthopedic patients, and reconstructive surgery recipients. This service extends the gift of life through transformative medical treatments.
Living Donation
We coordinate living donor transplants for kidneys, liver segments, and other viable organs. Our program provides comprehensive donor evaluation, surgical planning, and post-operative care. This service offers faster transplant options while ensuring donor safety and long-term well-being through dedicated support resources.
Aftercare Support
Our donor family support program offers grief counseling, memorial resources, and ongoing communication for families of organ and tissue donors. Certified bereavement coordinators provide personalized support through every stage of the donation journey, honoring donor legacies while facilitating healing for loved ones.
Donor Registries
We maintain official donor registries for multiple states, ensuring accurate documentation of donation decisions. Our secure system integrates with state DMVs and national databases to provide reliable donor verification for medical professionals. This service empowers individuals to legally document their life-saving wishes.
People
Denzel Washington
Tissue Recovery Clinical Trainer
Former EMT and surgical technologist who transitioned to donation field after witnessing NEDS' impact. Trains new staff on tissue recovery protocols while mentoring future donation professionals.
Daniella Busler
Donation Coordinator
Coordinates organ donation cases while supporting donor families. Credits NEDS with transforming her professional perspective and enhancing her compassion through direct patient care experiences.
Evan Dolecki
Events and Projects Specialist
Organizes community engagement events to promote donation awareness. Champions NEDS' collaborative culture by creating inclusive programs that connect diverse audiences with donation initiatives.
Questions
How do I register as an organ donor?
Visit the National Donate Life Registry website to document your donation decision. You can also register through your state DMV website or when obtaining/renewing your driver's license.
What support exists for donor families?
We provide bereavement counseling, memorial participation options, and ongoing communication about donation outcomes. Our aftercare team offers personalized support resources for up to two years post-donation.
Can I donate tissue after death?
Yes, most individuals can donate skin, bone, and connective tissue up to 24 hours post-mortem. Medical suitability is evaluated at the time of donation to ensure tissue viability for recipients.
How does living donation work?
Living donors undergo comprehensive medical and psychological evaluation before donating a kidney, liver segment, or other approved organs. Our team coordinates all pre-operative testing and post-surgery care.
What career opportunities exist at NEDS?
We hire medical professionals, coordinators, and administrative staff across six New England states. Positions include clinical roles, family services specialists, and public education specialists with comprehensive benefits packages.
How are donation referrals handled?
Hospitals contact our 24/7 referral line (800-446-6362 or 781-916-8000 backup) for potential donors. Our team evaluates medical suitability and coordinates donor management with hospital staff.
Reviews (3)
Susan Krom
Apr 15, 2020
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They were wonderful during and after my son passed away 3 years ago. My son was an orgam donor, all the people that worked with me and my family were sympathetic and explained everything so well, making us feel cared for. They keep giving us updates, because bone tissue can be stored for up to 5 years. My son's donations has helped 58 prople so far. We even got to meet the person who got his kidney.
The aftercare staff still send us cards on holidays, birthday and death date . My daughter is in college and has started a Donate Life club in her campus and speaks for Donate Life at different events of our families experience
The aftercare staff still send us cards on holidays, birthday and death date . My daughter is in college and has started a Donate Life club in her campus and speaks for Donate Life at different events of our families experience
Tammy Holmes Hill
May 21, 2019
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I believe what they do is important and changes lives, but I am upset about some broken promises that I received when I was signing over my sons organs.
Dianne Livingston Pallo
May 21, 2019
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My husband of 31 years died suddenly of PEA Arrest 17 years ago. I consented to have him be a bone/tissue donor. I have been a volunteer/Donor Family Advisory Council member for NEDS (formerly LifeChoice Donor Services) for about 15 of those years.
