Blog Topic: Liver Transplant

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  Meeting the Needs of Live Donors from Near and Far

  April 26, 2019

  Learn about a special program offered at Penn Medicine for people who are interested in live liver donation but live far from the greater Philadelphia area.

  Liver Transplant Living Donor
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  How Penn Experts Are Solving the Organ Donor Crisis

  March 06, 2019

  In the face of huge disparities between supply and demand of donor organs, Penn Medicine experts are developing innovative ways to expand the national donor pool.

  Kidney Transplant Living Donor Lung Transplant
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  Penn Medicine Pharmacies Now Offering Drug Take Back Disposal System

  November 27, 2018

  Patients can now properly dispose of unused medications at select Penn Medicine Outpatient Pharmacies.

  Health and Safety Tips News and Noteworthy Heart Transplant
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  Trouble Affording Post-Transplant Medications? There Are Resources That Can Help Ease the Cost

  August 14, 2018

  If you or a loved one is a transplant recipient who is having difficulties affording necessary medications, there are resources that may help alleviate some of the costs.

  Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant Liver Transplant
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  Practicing Food Safety After Transplant

  July 02, 2018

  One important way to protect yourself after a transplant is to make safe food choices and practice safe food-handling rules.

  Health and Safety Tips Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  5 Sun Safety Tips for Transplant Patients

  June 15, 2018

  Organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of skin cancer compared to the general population. Here are simple ways to stay safe in the sun - before and after transplant.

  Health and Safety Tips Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  Managing Transplant Medications During Vacation

  December 06, 2017

  Our nutritionists and pharmacists offer some tips on managing your medications while you're away on vacation. Take a look.

  Health and Safety Tips Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  Why A Living Donor Liver Transplant May Be Your Best Option

  July 21, 2017

  Are you in need of a liver transplant? You already know that getting a liver from a deceased donor is one option, but have you considered a living liver donor? Here's why it could be your best option.

  Liver Transplant Living Donor
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  Local Multi-Organ Support: TRIO Philadelphia

  June 08, 2017

  The Transplant Recipients International Organization, Inc. is committed to improving the quality of life of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors.

  Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant Liver Transplant
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  3 Steps to Start the Liver Transplant Process

  May 18, 2017

  Here is a guide on how to begin the liver transplant evaluation process at Penn Medicine.

  Liver Transplant