CTS-Portland is responsible for a wide geographic area, which includes Oregon, southwest Washington, and eastern Idaho. Within this area are 4.4 million people, 86 hospitals, and 2 transplant centers. CTS-Portland is responsible for the entire state of Oregon, the following counties in Idaho (Ada, Adams, Boise, Canyon, Gem, Payette, Valley and Washington), and the following counties in Washington: (Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, and Walla Walla).

CTS-Portland works closely with the local medical community to provide quality products and services as well as provide in-service training. The Portland branch also works with the local organ and eye bank agencies to provide educational programs about donation to the public. CTS-Portland also provides bereavement support to donor families. The following bereavement services are available to donor families:

• Emotional support
• Peer Support Program - an opportunity to speak with other donor family members
• Crisis Intervention
• Referral to community support groups, or other appropriate resources
• Literature on grief and bereavement

Contact Rob Boggs at rboggs@cbccts.org or (503) 408-9394 for more information on educational programs, to schedule a speaker for your educational institute, social or civic group, or bereavement services.

• Lions Eye Bank of Oregon
• Idaho Lions Eye Bank
• Oregon Donor Program
• Pacific N.W. Transplant Bank
• N.W. Seattle Eye Bank
• The Nicholas Green Foundation
• Oregon Donor Registry (Oregon Residents)
• Yes Idaho Registry (Idaho Residents)
• Living Legacy Registry (Washington Residents)

CTS-Portland is a member of the American Association of Tissue Banks.

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