organ donation

Article - 1 Minute Read

What Is National Donor Day?

February 14, 2019

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

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Transplant

Tagged with: national donor day, organ donation, organ donor
Article - 2 Minute Read

Eye Donation: What Is Corneal Transplantation?

November 23, 2018

Corneal transplantation, made possible by eye donation, is a common surgery — and one with a high success rate. Learn about becoming a cornea donor.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Transplant

Tagged with: cornea donation, corneal surgery, corneal transplant, eye donation, organ donation
Article - 2 Minute Read

Organ Donation and Living Donation: Registration 101

January 22, 2018

How is registering to become an organ donor different from registering to be a living donor? Learn the facts about organ donation.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: living donation, organ donation, registering to become an organ donor, transplant
Never Miss a Beat

Subscribe to our HealthBeat newsletter!

(Tap to Join!)

Enter your email to subscribe

I understand that by providing my email address, I agree to receive emails from UPMC. I understand that I may opt out of receiving such communications at any time.

Thank you for subscribing!

You are already subscribed.

Sorry, an error occurred. Please try again later.

Get Healthy Tips Sent to Your Phone!

Enter your mobile phone number

Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out and HELP for help. Go to https://pages.upmc.com/terms for privacy and terms.
Video

How You Can Donate Life: Different Types of Organ Donation

April 15, 2017

Imagine being able to save eight lives and help more than 75 people with one simple act. Learn more about how you can donate life.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: donation, living donor, organ donation, transplant
Quiz

Quiz: Do You Know Your Organ Donation Myths vs. Facts?

April 11, 2017

You have the power to save lives by becoming an organ donor. Test your organ donation knowledge with this quiz.Start Quiz

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: organ donation, organ donation myths and facts, Quiz, transplant
Article - 1 Minute Read

Can You Live Without Your Kidneys?

April 7, 2017

Because your kidneys are so important, you cannot live without them. But it is possible to live a healthy life with only one working kidney. Learn more.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Kidney Transplant, Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: kidney removal, kidney transplant, living donor transplant, organ donation
Article - 2 Minute Read

Your Transplant Support System: Living Donor Champions

March 28, 2017

A living donor champion may be a friend, family member, co-worker, or anyone else willing to take the lead in helping you find a living organ donor.Read More

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Transplant

Tagged with: living donor, living donor champion, mobile featured, organ donation, organ transplantation, transplant
Videos

Video: A Conversation with Dr. Abhi Humar and Cam Heyward

February 22, 2017

Dr. Abhi Humar talks about the importance of living liver donors with special guest Cam Heyward of the Pittsburgh Steelers.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Living and Wellness

Tagged with: cam heyward, dr. abhi humar, liver donation, living liver donor, organ donation, Transplant Services, video
Videos

What Is Living-Donor Liver Transplant Surgery?

August 11, 2015

Living-donor liver transplant surgery is not as well known as other live donation operations, but it is gradually becoming more common. Learn more.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by Transplant Services

Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Liver Transplant, Transplant

Tagged with: liver transplant, living donor organ transplant, living liver donation, organ donation, organ donor, transplant