In 2019, WRTC recovered and allocated organs and tissues for medical research and therapy purposes from 95 donors. We collaborated with 15 research partners on initiatives ranging from sending livers and a pancreas to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for alternative cancer treatment research to recovering a sample of theRead More …
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2019/12/16/first-living-hiv-positive-gay-man-donates-kidney/
Antoine Frazier would do just about anything for his wife Rita. Three years ago, his unconditional love for her was put to the test when her kidney function began to decrease, and she learned she’d eventually need a kidney transplant. Rita, who was diagnosed with genetic polycystic kidney disease inRead More …
FOX5’s Bob Barnard tells the story about FBI Agent Bridgette Trela’s lifesaving gift of a kidney donation to her longtime co-worker’s wife.
http://www.arlingtonconnection.com/news/2019/dec/05/tom-susco-completes-8-year-run/
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Jesse Castellon Hospital Services and Professional Education Specialist Jesse Castellon started her career in healthcare working at local hospitals where she improved operational processes and managed patient concerns. In her former position as Manager of Patient Relations & Voice of the Customer at Novant Health/UVA Health System Prince William &Read More …
Washington Regional Transplant Community (WRTC) is providing hope and cheer to patients in the metro D.C. area waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. During the Thanksgiving holiday, WRTC officially launched its “Hope Tote” program to stand with and support transplant candidates during their emotional journey. How the program works isRead More …
