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Experts bust 5 myths about living kidney donation
Heather Carlson Kehren
March 10, 2025

ROCHESTER, Minn. — More than 90,000 people are on the waiting list for a kidney in the U.S. Unfortunately, less than a third of those[...]

A journey of resilience and hope
Tia R. Ford
December 13, 2024
(VIDEO) Derek’s story: Just another face in the crowd
Jason Howland
November 19, 2024
(VIDEO) Harnessing the power of innovation and a patient’s will to survive
Marty Velasco Hames
October 31, 2024
(Video) ‘In the blink of an eye,’ healthy teen needs new heart
Jason Howland
October 15, 2024
Liver transplant patient becomes volunteer for department that saved his life
Tia R. Ford
April 25, 2024
Inspired by her mother, career, transplant nurse altruistically becomes organ donor
Tia R. Ford
April 23, 2024
Britiny’s team
Joel Streed
April 10, 2024
A promise delivered: A new heart for a new mom
Tia R. Ford
February 29, 2024
Heart transplant patient finding motivation through competition, music and the Mayo Clinic community
Tia R. Ford
February 22, 2024
Celebrating the gift of life: Cousins raise awareness for organ donation on National Donor Day
Tia R. Ford
February 14, 2024
A Valentine’s Day story of love, legacy and the gift of life
Marty Velasco Hames
February 13, 2024
Celebrating transplant: A new life of song and service
Tia R. Ford
November 23, 2023

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