Gift of Life Marrow Registry
Lori Retterath, MSN, FNP-BC, has extensive experience in nursing, currently serving as a Nurse Practitioner at Gift of Life Marrow Registry since May 2020. Prior roles include Post Anesthesia Care Nurse at Holy Cross Hospital from August 2016 to May 2020, where advocacy for a diverse patient population in a high-volume post-anesthesia care unit was a key responsibility. Lori also worked as a Registered Nurse on the Orthopedic Unit and as a float nurse prior to transitioning to the PACU, gaining significant expertise in advanced nursing skills. Earlier experiences include caring for patients in a private cosmetic practice and collaborating with healthcare providers in various specialties at Westside Regional. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Family Practice Nursing from South University, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing Science from Western Governors University, and an Associate of Science in Registered Nursing from City College of Fort Lauderdale.
Gift of Life Marrow Registry
Gift of Life Marrow Registry facilitates blood stem cell and bone marrow transplants for children and adults battling life-threatening diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, sickle cell and other genetic disorders. Gift of Life is a leading national bone marrow and stem cell registry that serves patients all over the world seeking donors for transplants. It was founded during the grass roots efforts to save the life of New Jersey leukemia patient Jay Feinberg, and has grown to become a leading global registry. Gift of Life is accredited by the World Marrow Donor Association, and is an affiliate donor registry of the National Marrow Donor Program and participant in the international Bone Marrow Donors Worldwide registry. Gift of Life added an in-house apheresis center in 2019 and cellular therapy laboratory in 2020, ensuring its commitment to quality and consistency every step of the way.