New Transplant Blog Posts

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Does anyone have experience traveling over great distances after a liver transplant?
I had a liver transplant four and a half years ago, and I'm curious about the effects, if any, of long-distance flying.

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Happy Fall everyone!
Today's blog post was essentially written by you all - our trusty mentors and commenters on the discussion group. We try to pay attention to the discussions and questions you all are asking - and supplement your discussion with blog posts that may help. Today's post gives those who are interested in living donor transplant some key steps that will likely take place in your process. I hope this information is helpful. Feel free to share it with anyone in your circle who may be interested in living donation or transplant!

Countdown to Living Donor Surgery: Key Steps - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/countdown-to-living-donor-surgery-key-steps-1/

Happy Fall!
I hope you all are enjoying your pumpkin spiced everything this month! I also hope everyone is staying healthy. In case you need some added push to go get those vaccines for fall, here's a blog that can give you just the incentive you need to go for your flu vaccine (and any other vaccines you choose to get).
Have a wonderful weekend!

Respiratory Illness: 3 Types for 2023 - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/respiratory-illness-3-types-for-2023/

Hi Everyone! Happy Thanksgiving Week! We have a lot going on here at Mayo Clinic Transplant these days. Just recently, our doctors performed the first robotic kidney transplant in Minnesota. You can read more in our blog about this unique new way to help more kidney transplant patients! Mayo Clinic Robotic Kidney Transplant: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/mayo-clinic-performs-first-robotic-kidney-transplant-in-minnesota/.

Hi everyone!
Today's blog post gives us information about living kidney donation. Did you know there are several different ways you can be a kidney donor to someone in need? Learn more on the blog and feel free to share with your networks!
Living Kidney Donation at Mayo Clinic: What are my Options? - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/living-kidney-donation-at-mayo-clinic-what-are-my-options/

Happy New Year Transplant Group! I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and are ready to plan for a happy and healthy 2024. We hope one of your resolutions in the new year is to continue your education about transplant topics. Today, we posted a blog that can help you do just that! Learn more about the MELD score and why it is important for liver transplant patients and their care teams. Liver Transplantation: Understanding the MELD Score - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/liver-transplantation-understanding-the-meld-score/

Hello everyone! I hope today brings you spring weather and some time outside. We are loving our lack of subzero temps here in MN. It's been a beautiful winter so far! Today's blog post is a story about compassion, greatness, loss, transplant, music, community and new beginnings! It will have you smiling and crying at the same time. I hope you enjoy our stories and get a chance to go out and enjoy your weather, where ever you are! Heart Transplant: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/heart-transplant-patient-finds-motivation-through-competition-music-and-the-mayo-clinic-community/

Hello transplant group - let's talk a bit about transplant houses. Hospitality houses can be so important in a patient's medical journey. They understand you and your situation and can help you with lodging that is clean and affordable during a time when you just don't need one more thing to stress about. If you are traveling away from home for your transplant, be sure to ask your care team about hospitality house lodging in the area. If you are traveling to a Mayo Clinic, check out our blog for more information and links. The Comfort of Transplant Houses: A Guide for Patients - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/the-comfort-of-transplant-houses-a-guide-for-patients/.

In honor of National Kidney Month and National Social Work Month, today we posted a blog highlighting Pat Dennis. Pat is a social worker on our Mayo Clinic Florida campus. Her work history is so interesting, and her compassion and knowledge for our patients is second to none. Read more! Meet the Expert: Pat Dennis - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/meet-the-expert-pat-dennis-msw-lcsw-cctsw-nsw-c/

Today's blog post may be familiar to you - it features one of our Connect members @gerryp ! Gerry did an amazing job telling his story on Mayo Clinic News Network, and we wanted to be sure you all had the opportunity to see it. Thank you so much, Gerry! Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Patient Turned Volunteer and Advocate: @gerryp Tells his Story - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/transplant/newsfeed-post/patient-turned-volunteer-and-advocate-gerryp-tells-his-story/