Learn more about Living Donor donations with Asamoah “Azzy” Anane RN, BSN, Living Donor Transplant Coordinator, Living Donor Donation Day.
Medical Rounds on Living Donor Day/Living donor donations, with Asamoah “Azzy” Anane RN, BSN, Living Donor Transplant Coordinator
Story with Anthony Cernera, who is back at work at St. Vincent’s Medical Center after donating an organ, he is a three-time organ donor.
Director of Philanthropy for St. Vincent’s Medical Center and Hartford HealthCare Anthony Cernara has been a living donor for a kidney, bone marrow and part of a liver. He was featured in Wednesday’s Warrior segment.
State Representative Jeff Currey works with Hartford HealthCare to find a kidney donor.
State lawmaker, Jeff Currey is looking for a kidney, which has been a challenge during this pandemic.
CT Representative Jeffrey Currey appeals for a kidney donation
Someone in need of a kidney transplant will wait years on a national waiting list for an organ. But if they have a living donor, the wait is only a few months. Living donors are truly angels on earth. See how some have earned their wings.
To the nurses of Hartford HealthCare, who inspire, innovate and influence, and who selflessly care for our patients: THANK YOU!
Finding a living kidney donor is a daunting task when a patient is fighting for their lives. Living donor champions can help through a new educational program at Hartford Hospital that helps friends and family advocate on behalf of their loved ones. Nurse Kari Rancourt from the Hartford Hospital Transplant Program has details.
When chronic kidney disease required Ashley Norton onto the organ transplant list for a second time, a living donor stepped forward to help. But she wasn't an exact match. In time, seven patients would ultimately benefit from the kidney swap that saved Ashley's life.
Selena Gomez has received a kidney transplant due to her struggle with lupus.
When firefighter Kevin Theriault was gravely ill and needed a kidney transplant, he didn't need to look any further than his own fire house for a matching donor.
Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health problem. Dr. Cheri Ye is a transplant nephrologist at Hartford Hospital. She has the basics on what causes kidney failure - and what can be done to treat it.
Ricardo Arduengo was facing end-stage kidney failure. His son, Sebastian, decided to become a living kidney donor to save his life. In 2018, they celebrated Father's Day together and in good health.
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