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Heart recipient honored with 2019 NDM Award for Excellence

Heart recipient honored with 2019 NDM Award for Excellence

United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) named James “Jim” Gleason of Beverly, NJ, the winner of its 2019 National Donor Memorial Award for Excellence in recognition of his untiring efforts as a donation advocate. Jim’s volunteer journey began 25 years ago when he...

After your transplant

KIDNEY TRANSPLANT LEARNING CENTER Transplant from a donor who has died Kidney Transplant Learning Center Kidney disease and treatment What are kidneys? When kidneys stop working Treatment options Dialysis What is dialysis? What are the dialysis options? How to choose...

Frequently asked questions

When will I get to go home after my transplant? What medications will I need to take? How many appointments can I expect after my transplant? Should I be worried about organ rejection? When can I start exercising? When can I go back to work/school? What kinds of food...

People you should know

People you should know Financial coordinator The financial coordinator has detailed knowledge of financial matters and hospital billing methods. This person works with social workers to determine how you can best afford the cost of your transplant.   Joseph...

Pregnancy after transplant

Pregnancy after transplant Kim Uccellini, pediatric kidney recipient, with her daughter and husband The first woman to become pregnant after a transplant was reported in 1963. Since that time, there have been numerous successful pregnancy outcomes in many types of...

Financial resources directory

Because many patients cannot afford to pay for the full cost of organ transplant surgery, or even a small insurance deductible amount, using their personal funds, it is common for patients explore other options to help them fund their procedure. The following...

Community

Community Find resources to help you with your transplant journey. Join our community of organ transplant candidates, recipients, living donors, families and friends who are interested in learning more about the transplant experience. We’ll provide you with...

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