HaysMed Awarded for Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation by Midwest Transplant Network
HaysMed proudly announces that it has been recognized with the Excellence in Organ and Tissue Donation Award by the Midwest Transplant Network. This esteemed award was detailed in a press release dated April 25, 2024, from Midwest Transplant Network, acknowledging our hospital’s exceptional performance and dedication to saving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation.
The Excellence in Donation Awards are presented annually to hospitals and individuals who show outstanding commitment and results in the field of organ donation. HaysMed was honored for having a higher-than-average number of families granting authorization for donation in 2023. This award underscores our hospital’s crucial role in facilitating the gift of life and supporting the delicate process of transformation that organ donation represents.
“This recognition reflects the hard work and compassion of our team at HaysMed. We are deeply moved by the symbolism of the butterfly associated with the donation process—representing hope, renewal, and transformation,” said Terry Siek, Chief Nursing Officer at HaysMed. “It is a privilege to be part of this life-saving mission and to be recognized for our efforts in helping transform lives.”
As part of the award, HaysMed received a beautiful pressed flower butterfly print by artist Ashley Foster, symbolizing joy, love, and gratitude—emotions deeply intertwined with the act of donation.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Midwest Transplant Network and all our partners and donors who have made this achievement possible. HaysMed remains committed to advancing our organ and tissue donation programs and continuing to serve our community with the highest standards of care and compassion.
About Midwest Transplant Network
Midwest Transplant Network has been connecting lives through organ donation since 1973. As the federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) for Kansas and the western two-thirds of Missouri, Midwest Transplant Network provides services including organ procurement; surgical tissue and eye recovery; laboratory testing; and 24-hour rapid response for referrals from hospital partners. Midwest Transplant Network ranks in the top 10% in the country among OPOs, which reflects the organization’s quality, professionalism and excellence in partnerships throughout the region. For more information, visit mwtn.org.
About HaysMed
Hays Medical Center (HaysMed) is a private, not-for-profit, 200+ bed hospital providing the only tertiary-level services in the region. As the premier provider in western Kansas for specialized care, HaysMed offers a wide variety of specialty programs including cardiology, orthopedics, cancer, surgery (general, minimally invasive and robotic), ENT, pulmonology, critical care and women’s services. HaysMed is a Level III Trauma Center and a certified Primary Stroke Center. In addition, HaysMed has earned advanced certification in Infection Prevention. Learn more at haysmed.com.
Photos feature:
Terry Siek, HaysMed Chief Nursing Officer
Heidi Gohl, HaysMed Vascular Access, Key Contact
Kim Wiles, HaysMed OR/PACU
Nikki Dixon, Midwest Transplant Network Hospital Services Coordinator
Jan Finn, Midwest Transplant Network President/Chief Executive Officer
