Lawrence + Memorial Hospital recognized by New England Donor Services for outstanding support of organ and tissue donation

New London, CT (Feb. 18, 2026) – Lawrence + Memorial Hospital (L+M), a member of Yale New Haven Health, has been honored by New England Donor Services (NEDS) for exceptional advocacy, engagement and dedication to promoting organ and tissue donation throughout 2025.

NEDS’ Hospital Recognition Awards Program celebrates hospital teams that go above and beyond in supporting donation awareness and strengthening the shared mission to save and heal lives through transplantation. L+M was recognized for its leadership in community outreach, staff engagement and efforts to honor the legacy of donors and donor families.

In 2025,  the hospital coordinated multiple events and awareness opportunities dedicated to educating the public about organ and tissue donation, supporting donor families and promoting the importance of lifesaving and life-enhancing gifts. In the past year, the hospital had one organ donor and 16 tissue donors. The donation are recognized through honor walks, an annual Donate Life flag raising in April, along with other informational activities and community education.

“This recognition reflects the extraordinary dedication of our clinicians, staff, and partners who work every day to support the gift of life,” said Oliver Mayorga, MD, chief medical officer at L+M. “We are proud to stand with New England Donor Services in honoring donors and their families, and in raising awareness of the profound impact organ and tissue donation has on our communities.”

New England Donor Services expressed gratitude for the hospital’s continued collaboration and consistent efforts to elevate awareness and support for donor families and recipients. The hospital’s yearlong commitment to education and engagement has had a measurable impact on donation advocacy across the region.

“We are deeply grateful for the unwavering commitment of the Lawrence +Memorial Hospital team,” said Craig Tucker, senior director, Donation Strategy. “Their passion for donation advocacy and their dedication to honoring donor families truly exemplify what this partnership is about.”

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, a member of Yale New Haven Health, is a non-profit, 308-bed general and acute care hospital providing patient care to medical, surgical, pediatric, psychiatric and obstetrical patients in southeastern Connecticut and southern Rhode Island since 1912. Lawrence + Memorial offers cardiac acute, step-down and rehabilitation programs and is the only eastern Connecticut hospital that performs emergency and elective angioplasty. www.lmhospital.org