Get insights on living kidney donor transplants, including the donation and transplant process, what to expect, and answers to common questions. Read powerful stories from recipients about finding a donor and how their transplant changed their lives.
My kidney transplant journey started when I was 12. I had several symptoms, including swollen legs and high blood pressure. I was treated with steroids, but it didn’t work—I was still getting worse. My mother was my champion at first, searching for doctors and looking into what to do. My parents decided to fly from Puerto Rico to Miami and take me to a children’s hospital there. I was diagnosed…
Read MoreSee All Transplant StoriesIf you’re preparing for a kidney transplant, you might be wondering about support in the days and weeks afterward. You will definitely need a caregiver after your kidney transplant, especially in the first few weeks. A caregiver can provide both practical and emotional support as you recover from major surgery. What Does a Caregiver Do After Your Transplant? After your transplant, your caregiver plays a crucial role in your recovery,…
Read MoreSee All Blog PostsThe National Kidney Registry (NKR) is pleased to announce that UVA Health West Complex in Charlottesville, Virginia, has joined the NKR’s Microsite Program as the newest participating center. Over 60 transplant centers nationwide are now part of the NKR’s effort to help patients find living kidney donors through personalized outreach tools. The UVA Transplant Center has been performing kidney transplants for over 40 years. In 2015, it won the NKR…
Read MoreSee All Press ReleasesAfter years of living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), WBZ-TV photographer Jared Higginbotham received a kidney from his coworker, Andrea Courtois, who secretly went through years of medical testing in hopes of being a match.
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