What are the UNOS regions?

Regions

• Region 1: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Eastern Vermont.
• Region 2: Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Northern Virginia.
• Region 3: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Puerto Rico.
• Region 4: Oklahoma, Texas.

How many regions does UNOS have?

11 geographic regions
About OPTN regions: The US is divided into 11 geographic regions. Click on a region to learn more about that region. Each region hosts a regional meeting twice each year during the winter and summer public comment periods. If you have never attended a regional meeting before, here’s what you can expect.

What does UNOS stand for?

United Network for Organ Sharing
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is the mission-driven non-profit serving as the nation’s transplant system under contract with the federal government.

Is UNOS nationwide?

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How do you get on multiple kidney transplant lists?

How do I get on the transplant waitlist?

1. Ask your healthcare professional for a referral to a local transplant center or contact a transplant center in your area. Learn as much as possible about the different transplant centers.
2. Choose a transplant center that best fit your needs.
3. Schedule an appointment for evaluation.

How long is a kidney transplant list?

Most people with kidney failure need dialysis while they wait for a donated kidney to become available. The average time a person spends on the waiting list for a kidney transplant is 2 and a half to 3 years, although it can be shorter or longer than this.

Is UNOS only in the US?

The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization that administers the only Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) in the United States, established (42 U.S.C….United Network for Organ Sharing.

Abbreviation	UNOS
Headquarters	Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Coordinates	37.547899°N 77.434782°W

Is UNOS world wide?

Since 1986, UNOS has matched organs for nearly 200,000 patients. National transplant systems around the world, including the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Japan, South America, Mexico and Canada were modeled after UNOS.

How long is the waiting list for kidney transplant?