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!
Calling Ally LaLumiere generous is an understatement. As a living kidney donor, she has sacrificed a part of herself to improve the lives of six other people.
Your questions on living kidney donations, answered, by transplant surgeon Dr. Carolyn Rochon
Living kidney donations help others. Learn more in this Q & A featuring Hartford Hospital transplant surgeon Dr. Caroline Rochon. Tina Varona hosts
At Hartford Hospital, the Living Donor Champion Program provides an opportunity to help patients waiting for a kidney find one faster. Dr. Caroline Rochon is surgical director of the kidney transplant program at Hartford Hospital. She has details on this relatively new and quite innovative program.
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.
Dr. Caroline Rochon takes your questions about living kidney donations. Tina Varona hosts.
The waiting list getting a new kidney is long - but living kidney donation is possible. Learn more from Hartford HealthCare transplant surgeon Dr. Caroline Rochon
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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