kidney transplant
Sturbridge Woman’s Ongoing Hope for 2nd Kidney Transplant Persists
STURBRIDGE, Mass. - Robin Lataille, a resident of Sturbridge, Massachusetts, has received devastating news as she has been removed from the kidney transplant list. Lataille, who had her first kidney
Nate Robinson’s Battle with Health Issues as He Awaits Kidney Transplant
Former NBA player Nate Robinson has made a troubling revelation about his health, specifically related to renal kidney failure. Although this battle has largely remained private since 2023, recent reports
Life-changing bond blossoms following life-saving kidney transplant
In a powerful testament to friendship and sacrifice, a former pool tournament rivalry has turned into a lifesaving friendship. James Harris and Russ Redhead, who were once rivals at the
Update on Memorial Hermann liver and kidney transplant scandal in Houston Chronicle
Houston Chronicle reports that Memorial Hermann Health System is currently embroiled in a scandal involving liver and kidney transplants. The hospital system discovered that one of its employees, an unlicensed
Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston ends kidney transplants, impacting patients
Houston's Memorial Hermann hospital has halted kidney transplants due to a shortage of staff. The hospital stated that the decision was made after careful consideration of patient safety. This sudden
Racial bias rooted in kidney transplantation: Long-waiting Black patients now prioritized – findings reveal
The U.S. organ transplant network has mandated that hospitals and care facilities use race-neutral test results when adding new patients to the kidney transplant waiting list. This policy shift comes
Pools unite as friends forever, bonded by life-saving kidney transplant
A remarkable story of friendship and generosity has emerged from the world of pool tournaments. James Harris Jr. of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Russ Redhead of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, were once
In-Depth Q&A with Dr. Benjamin Hippen: Access to Kidney Transplantation
Fresenius Medical Care, a leading provider of kidney dialysis services, is making strides in supporting kidney transplantation by addressing barriers faced by patients seeking transplants. The company has focused on
April 20 Fundraiser Supports Local Man in Need of Kidney Transplant
Haines City resident Ed Strickler, who is suffering from Polycystic Kidney Disease, will benefit from a fundraising event scheduled for April 20. The Kidney For Ed Fundraiser, to be held