Berkeley, Jefferson Medical Centers recognized by Donate Life West Virginia

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Donate Life West Virginia recently honored hospitals and health systems throughout the state that have gone above and beyond to build a culture of donation within their facilities.

Locally, WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center were recognized with silver awards for their participation in the West Virginia Hospitals Challenge, a collaborative effort between the West Virginia Hospital Association (WVHA) and Donate Life West Virginia (DLWV).  The campaign focuses on hospitals within West Virginia and encourages them to bring awareness to the importance of organ, tissue, and cornea donation.

“Berkeley and Jefferson Medical Centers are pleased to be able to work with hospitals across the state toward this common goal of saving lives through donation and transplantation,” Anthony P. Zelenka, president and CEO, said. “Our commitment to this cause strengthens the health of our community and brings hope to those of our neighbors who are waiting for a life-saving transplant.”

West Virginia hospitals participating in the WVHA Hospital Challenge are also included in a national campaign led by the national Workplace Partnership for Life (WPFL). More than 12,000 companies and organizations are partners in WPFL and are committed to building awareness of the critical need for organ, tissue, and cornea donation registrations.

For more information, visit www.donatelifewv.org.