Blog Topic: Lung Transplant

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  Sun Protection Tips for Organ Transplant Recipients

  June 18, 2020

  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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  How to Write a Thank You Letter to Your Donor Family

  May 12, 2020

  Many people want to express their gratitude to their donor family, but have a lot of difficulty finding the words. These tips may help.

  Lung Transplant Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
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  Back on the Tennis Court: Huseyin Unver Shares His Lung Transplant Story

  April 15, 2019

  After celebrating his one-year transplant anniversary, Mr. Unver took some time to share his transplant journey with us.

  Lung Transplant Transplant House
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  Honor a Donor's Spirit at the Shore Sprint for Sam

  March 07, 2019

  Registration for the Sprint for Sam will take place on Saturday, March 30 at 10:00 a.m.

  Lung Transplant Organ Donation Ways To Give
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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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  Nurse Practitioner Jaclyn Golato Named “Unsung Hero” of the Year

  February 08, 2019

  Congratulations to Jaclyn Golato, CRNP, on being recognized as one of the 2019 Wishes and Dreams for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s “Unsung Heroes."

  Lung Transplant News and Noteworthy
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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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  Why I Dash: Michael's Lung Transplant Story

  April 17, 2018

  Michael Lefevre, a recent lung transplant recipient, shares his inspiration for participating in the Dash for Organ and Tissue Donor Awareness.

  Organ Donation Lung Transplant