Network For Hope

This Thing Called Life

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This Thing Called Life is a podcast about acts of giving, kindness, compassion, and humanity. Host Andi Johnson, will introduce you to powerful stories about organ, eye, and tissue donation from individuals, families and front-line health care teams, whose experiences will hopefully inspire you and remind you, that while life is hard and unpredictable, it’s also beautiful. We hope this podcast serves as a catalyst for you to register to become an organ, eye, and tissue donor.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: thisthingcalledlifepodcast.podbean.com

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Episode 66: What does The Chief Administration Officer Do Within An OPO (Organ Procurement Organization)? 07.02.2023 21:33

On this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson finishes up the series of exploring all the parts and roles in the donation process at the OPO. Many different entities come together to make it all possible. Today, Tracie Shelton, the Chief Administration Officer joins the show to share about her role in the organization. Tune in! Episode Highlights: Andi reviews the departments that s...

Episode 65: What does The Chief Operating Officer Do Within An OPO (Organ Procurement Organization)? With Matt Niles 31.01.2023 22:58

On this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson finishes up the series on ‘The Donation Process Through The Lens Of The OPO’, exploring how things work and who is involved. There will be two additional guests for the series that will join in to share what they do within the OPO. Today, Matt Niles joins the show to discuss his new role at Life Center as the Chief Operations Officer. T...

Episode 64: Understanding How Organ Procurement Organizations Are Financed 24.01.2023 23:13

On this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson winds down the series on ‘The Donation Process Through The Lens Of The OPO’, exploring how things work and who is involved. If you missed the previous episode in the series, you can find them at lifepassiton.org or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Today, Andi talks with Maryanne Krumpleman, the finance manager. Tune in to hear how...

Community Heroes: Se puede tener ataúd abierto.- Ep 47 17.01.2023 19:37

Community Heroes is a special extension of This Thing Called Life’s podcast. In this series we talk to community leaders, share important information about organ and tissue donation and honor those who have been instrumental in saving lives through the gift of donation. Resources: https://lifepassiton.org/ https://www.facebook.com/LifeCenterOH Life Center Phone # 513-558-5555

Episode 63: How Does A Family Aftercare Coordinator Help Donor Families? With Katie Wright 10.01.2023 35:12

On this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson continues the series on ‘The Donation Process Through The Lens Of The OPO’, exploring how things work and who is involved. If you missed the previous episode in the series, you can find them at lifepassiton.org or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Today, Andi talks with Katie Wright, a family aftercare coordinator with Life Center...

Episode 62: Awareness Of Kidney Donation with CEO of Christ Hospital, Debbie Hayes 27.12.2022 36:47

During this episode of This Thing Called Life podcast, host Andi Johnson talks to Debbie Hayes. She is a healthcare leader in Cincinnati, and specifically she leads a number one ranked hospital in the Cincinnati region. Tune in to hear her experiences and perspective on kidney donation. Episode Highlights: Debbie began as a nurse at Christ Hospital. She worked her way up to being CEO, also led th...

Community Heroes- El don de la vida.- Ep 46 20.12.2022 18:20

Episode 61: Why Do OPO’s Need A Quality Assurance Department? 13.12.2022 24:37

On this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson talks with Sarah Kepf to continue the series on “The Donation Process From The Lens of The OPO” where she has been taking listeners through step by step how the donation process works and all of the different departments and people involved within the Organ Procurement Organization (OPO). If you want to know more about how the gift of li...

Episode 60: Finding Your Way Through Grief with Chamoda Palmore 07.12.2022 34:32

During this episode of This Thing Called Life, host Andi Johnson speaks with Chamoda Palmore, a father to a son that was fatally injured in a motorcycle accident on his way to football practice in 2014. As a man, Chamoda knows that he might grieve differently than other people, but as someone going through his own journey of grief, he knows it’s important to find a way to grieve. Episode Highlig...

Community Heroes-Those Impacted By Organ, Eye, And Tissue Donation- Ep 45 29.11.2022 8:01

Episode 59: A Mother’s Story About A Tragic Loss And A 15-year-olds Mission To Always Help Others. 22.11.2022 49:41

On this episode of This Thing Called Life, Andi Johnson speaks with Aimee Cordrey. She will be sharing the gift of life that her son, Nicholas has given to many recipients and how influenced others to do the same. She will also be reflecting some light upon the life of her son and sharing her story of grief and pathway to healing. Tune in now for this special story. Episode Highlights: Aimee Cord...