Salvador Guerrero

MD
Donor Network West
Sal Guerrero

Brief Bio

Dr. Salvador Guerrero is a highly experienced medical physician with over 30 years of expertise in the field of organ procurement and transplantation. Currently serving as a Family Resource Coordinator IV for DNWest, he has excelled in various roles including Community Outreach, Public Relations, Hospital Development, Clinical and Mentorship positions.

Throughout his career, Dr. Guerrero has actively contributed to his OPO’s Research Committee, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the knowledge and understanding of organ donation. He has also specialized in Grief and Crisis interventions, completing training at UC Berkeley. Additionally, he has engaged in international training programs in Mexico and South America, allowing him to understand and communicate fluently in Spanish while focusing on Loss and Grief in Latin American Cultures.

Dr. Guerrero’s dedication and accomplishments have earned him recognition within the multicultural communities, including accolades from prominent Hispanic media outlets like Univision International and Telemundo. As a past president of AMAT, he has gladly chaired the Clinical and Research Committee, collaborating with colleagues to shape the field’s future. He is actively involved in committees that promote Hispanic and strategic planning initiatives.

Driven by a profound passion for Donation and Transplantation, Dr. Guerrero makes it his life’s mission to support and advocate for organ donation, raising awareness wherever he goes. He firmly believes that his spirituality provides him the strength to persevere in this challenging field, allowing him to share his knowledge and experiences with colleagues nationally and internationally. Most importantly, he is dedicated to offering unwavering support to the families he interacts with every day, ensuring they receive the care and guidance they need during these difficult times.

Alliance Presentations

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Advancing Equity to save more lives in the Latino Community, Part II: Case Studies

Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 2:00pm

The Alliance Conversation Series brings you cost-free, fast-paced collaborative opportunities that highlight successful donation and transplantation practices across the country. Through shared insight, multidisciplinary experts identify solutions to critical challenges affecting the community of practice and actively share them for open discussion and broader knowledge of effective practices.

The sessions encourage real-time feedback and participation from viewers.

Overview: In the United States, the Latino community, especially those that are undocumented, face significant barriers accessing healthcare. In this conversation, we will establish a foundational understanding of the Hispanic culture, values, and beliefs in relation to donation and transplantation. Our specialized panel will review relevant donor case studies, from different OPO regions, in order to identify common barriers and challenges when approaching Hispanic families for donation in a hospital setting. Utilizing a culturally sensitive approach, our panelists will share best practices, tools and resources to overcome these barriers, in order to increase authorization for donation in the Latino community, serving them more equitably and saving more lives.

Added Learning Opportunity (optional) We encourage you to continue with us for an optional 30-minute Breakout Session that will take place following this session at 3pm ET/2pm CT/ 1pm MT/12 pm PT. These breakout discussions will serve as a value opportunity to connect with your peers in the community in small, collaborative groups and apply lessons learned from the general session. Following the breakout session, we will reconvene with our speakers to share key insights and strategies identified.

Diversity And Inclusion. Business Employment Leadership

Advancing Equity to Save more Lives: The Latinx Community & The Ethical Paradox of Donation and Transplantation

Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 2:00pm

The Alliance Conversation Series brings you cost-free, fast-paced collaborative opportunities that highlight successful donation and transplantation practices across the country. Through shared insight, multidisciplinary experts identify solutions to critical challenges affecting the community of practice and actively share them for open discussion and broader knowledge of effective practices.

The sessions encourage real-time feedback and participation from viewers.

Overview: In the United States, the Latinx community, especially those that are undocumented, face significant barriers in healthcare. In this conversation, we will establish a foundational understanding of the Hispanic culture, values, and beliefs and discuss the ethical paradox Latinx people face when it comes to donation and transplantation. Our panel will share details about initiatives developed by OPOs, Transplant Centers, and State Legislatures to promote healthcare equity within the Latinx community and share best practices established to better serve the Latinx community in hospital and community settings.

Added Learning Opportunity (optional)We encourage you to continue with us for an optional 30-minute Breakout Session that will take place following this session at 3pm ET/2pm CT/ 1pm MT/12 pm PT. These breakout discussions will serve as a value opportunity to connect with your peers in the community in small, collaborative groups and apply lessons learned from the general session. Following the breakout session, we will reconvene with our speakers to share key insights and strategies identified.

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