kidney transplant
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August 31, 2017
Novel approach expanded transplant patient’s options
South Carolina resident Amy Binkley is used to making tough decisions for her daughter, Savannah Parks. -
October 13, 2016
Altruistic kidney donation kicks off chain of giving
When Mount Juliet resident Andrea Pierson signed up as an altruistic kidney donor a year ago, she could not have imagined her gift would result in the donation of seven life-saving kidney transplants. -
September 22, 2016
Patient’s kidney transplant a ‘bittersweet’ family affair
Turning tragedy into triumph is something Khris Downing is learning to do. He’s getting a lot of practice, as he is alive today because of a life-saving organ donation from his older sister, Geraldine Williams, who died on July 26. -
August 18, 2016
Age no barrier for patient’s transplant surgery success
The old adage that age is just a number actually became a lifesaver for 71-year-old Rex Parton. -
June 23, 2016
Girl’s dual heart, kidney transplants a VUMC first
Vanderbilt University Medical Center recently performed its first pediatric dual heart/kidney transplant on a 13-year-old girl from Chattanooga. -
January 27, 2016
Transplant Center opening clinic in Alabama
The Vanderbilt Transplant Center (VTC) is expanding its footprint into Alabama with the opening of a satellite pre-transplant evaluation clinic for kidney patients. -
January 7, 2016
Transplant highlights strong bond between police officers
For 17 years Sgt. Burrel “Chip” Davis has answered the call to help his community.