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August is more than just a month – it’s a celebration of life, unity, and hope. National Minority Donor Awareness Month honors the incredible gift…
When your doctor tells you it’s time to consider organ transplant, the flood of thoughts that follows can be overwhelming. Concerns about the surgery itself,…
We’re always excited to provide you with a behind-the-scenes look at our transplant team—especially the dedicated professionals you may not meet in person. One such…
At many transplant centers in the U.S., people who have a high body mass index (BMI) don't qualify for kidney transplant. The traditional cutoff for…
Katie McKee serves as transplant administrator for the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center in Rochester, MN. In this role, she supports incredible teams serving patients throughout…
The third Thursday in February every year is World Cholangiocarcinoma Day. This day was created to bring awareness and understanding to this cancer diagnosis. Mayo…
Organ donation, whether from a deceased donor or a living donor, is a profound act of compassion that begins with someone signing up to donate.…
A special thanks for writing this blog goes to: Dr. Kymberly Watt, Transplant Hepatologist, Mayo Clinic Minnesota. Dr. Maryam Sadat Aleali, General Practitioner and Gastroenterology…
Your journey to organ transplantation involves making many important decisions, including selecting the right transplant center for your care. To support you in this important…
One of the highlights of this blog is that we can introduce you to our dedicated staff. The people who work in transplant are special,…
Even though the summer heat lingers for some of us, it’s officially fall once again. As the season changes, so do the health challenges we…
What is a podcast? Podcasting is a method of distributing audio and visual information using the internet. The electronic files can be downloaded to electronic…
A caregiver plays a vital role in the journey of a transplant patient assisting in the complex array of appointments, medications, and help with daily…
At Mayo Clinic, we are lucky to have not just one, but three transplant centers with some of the best transplant doctors in the world.…
The path to transplantation often presents a challenging journey marked by hurdles and uncertainty. However, the day of your transplant is not your destination. Your…
Receiving an organ transplant is a major, life-changing event. Often we think of the physical changes patients experience after transplant. Patients slowly go from being…
Often, patients who feel strongly about the care they received at Mayo Clinic want to give back. They give back in many different ways, but…
April is National Donate Life Month. We celebrate this month to honor those that have donated and to raise awareness about organ donation and encourage…
March is not only National Kidney Month, it is also National Social Work Month. To celebrate both observances, we're highlighting Pat Dennis, a social worker…
For transplant patients and their family, the journey to receiving their life-saving organ often involves travel away from home. Traveling for medical reasons can involve…
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