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Information and Articles on Organ Donation
Discover articles and information about organ donation for National Donate Life Month in April. Learn More
Categorized as: Transplant
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Living-Kidney Donation: Husband and Wife Take Part in “Paired Donation”
Living-donor kidney transplant takes a healthy kidney from a living person and implants it in another person. Learn more about it from UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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Doctor Turned Patient: Former UPMC Neurosurgeon Finds His Living Kidney Donor
Dr. Adnan Abla spent his life taking care of others. As a neurosurgeon, he never imagined that he would one day become a patient. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Kidney Transplant, Transplant
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What Is National Donor Day?
National Donor Day helps raise awareness of people who need an organ donation. Find out how becoming an organ donor can save lives. Read More
Categorized as: Transplant
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10 Surprising Facts About Organ Donation
Think you know most everything about organ and tissue donation? These lesser-known facts about organ donation may still surprise you. Learn More
Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant
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Why People Travel to Pittsburgh — and UPMC — for Care They Can’t Receive Anywhere Else
We're offering whole new ways of delivering patient care. More than 30,000 patients travel to Pittsburgh each year for the world-class care at UPMC. Watch Now
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine, Transplant
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How to Prepare for a Transplant When You Have Young Children
Receiving a life-saving transplant is a big deal. If you have young children, it can seem especially overwhelming. It is important to help them understand what a transplant is and how it may change your life — and theirs. Read More
Categorized as: Transplant
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Five Guidelines for Talking About Your Decision to Become a Living Donor
The decision to become a living donor is a big one. If you have already decided to become a donor, you may be worried about how your family and friends will react. Here are some guidelines you can follow when starting this conversation. Read More
Categorized as: Transplant
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Have Chronic Lung Disease? 5 Reasons to Be Evaluated for a Lung Transplant
Many people with chronic lung disease view lung transplants as a last resort. However, you may already be a candidate for a lung transplant. Learn why. Read More
Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Senior Health, Transplant