These are unprecedented times. Every day we learn of new challenges the novel coronavirus is creating in our lives. While this pandemic is disrupting everyone’s daily lives, we know it is causing additional concern for those who have received a lifesaving organ transplant and the 112,000 Americans still on the national waiting list.
During the coronavirus pandemic, we are continuing our mission to save lives through organ and tissue donation. Our surgical suites are open and ready to facilitate the donation process. We are taking steps to make sure safe, viable organs are available for transplant because we know people are waiting, and we’re making sure we do this safely while following national, state and local guidelines.
General Information
Our clinical team and hospital partners continue their tireless and inspiring efforts to save lives. Our Quality team is continually assessing the latest guidelines regarding risk assessment for potential donors. We remain committed to working every day to provide organ and tissue donation opportunities to donor families and recipients.
To achieve this, Mid-America Transplant adheres to the highest medical standards. We are following local, state and national infection prevention guidelines as we monitor COVID-19. This includes the screening and testing of potential donors.
At this point, a potential donor infected with COVID-19 is not able to donate organs or tissues. Our team is continually assessing the latest guidelines from the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations, the United Network for Organ Sharing, the CDC and other medical professionals as it relates to transplants.
Mid-America Transplant Offices Closed
To minimize the risk of exposure to our staff, the majority of our non-clinical teams are working from home for the majority of each week. This approach reduces contact among our non-clinical staff and reduces risk to our clinical teams who work in our facility to carry out our mission to save lives.
At this time, our office in St. Louis is not accepting any visitors. If you need to contact us, please email info@midamericatransplant.org or call 314-735-8200.
In-Person Events to be Virtual or Postponed
Mid-America Transplant has moved some events to a virtual format. Other events have been postponed. Be sure to watch for updates on our website and social media channels.
COVID-19 Information and Resources
As we continue to monitor this evolving situation, visit the CDC and your local state health department websites for up-to-date information. If you experience symptoms of COVID-19 and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19, call your doctor for further instructions.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Arkansas Department of Health
We will continue to update this page as new information becomes available. Until then, stay safe, wash your hands, and be kind to one another. We’re all in this together.
Update July 2020