MARQUETTE – U.P. Health System – Marquette has been named recipient of the University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation Award of Hope.

The Award of Hope recognizes the comprehensive work of hospitals that achieve or exceed “true conversion rate” goals for organ donation. True conversion rates measures the percent of medically eligible donors that become actual organ donors and is reflective of a hospital’s commitment to maximizing that amazing gift.

The goals achieved are the cornerstones to saving lives through organ donation and transplantation. UPHS – Marquette is one of only 10 hospitals to receive this award for 2014.

To honor the achievement, University of Wisconsin Organ and Tissue Donation will host a celebration May 16 at the Glacier Canyon Lodge in Wisconsin Dells.