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Month: December 2019

Research Corner: 2019 Year in Review

Research Corner: 2019 Year in Review

Posted on December 19, 2019January 16, 2020 by Jecoliah Daniels

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 …

Posted in WRTC Newsroom

First Living HIV-positive Gay Man Donates Kidney

Posted on December 19, 2019December 19, 2019 by Jecoliah Daniels

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2019/12/16/first-living-hiv-positive-gay-man-donates-kidney/

Posted in Hot in the News
FBI Agent Gives Lifesaving Gift

FBI Agent Gives Lifesaving Gift

Posted on December 18, 2019December 18, 2019 by Jecoliah Daniels

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 …

Posted in WRTC Newsroom

FBI Agent Saves Life with Kidney Donation

Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019 by Jecoliah Daniels

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.

Posted in Hot in the News

Tom Susco Completes 8-Year Run

Posted on December 5, 2019December 11, 2019 by Jecoliah Daniels

http://www.arlingtonconnection.com/news/2019/dec/05/tom-susco-completes-8-year-run/

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Two Young Men. Two Tragic Deaths. Ten Lives Saved.

Posted on December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by Jecoliah Daniels

https://www.insidenova.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/opinion-two-young-men-two-tragic-deaths-ten-lives-saved/article_0ba92d20-1534-11ea-aa46-0bd993c8db93.html

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Jesse Castellon

Jesse Castellon

Posted on December 2, 2019October 15, 2020 by Jecoliah Daniels

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 …

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Providing Hope to Transplant Candidates

Providing Hope to Transplant Candidates

Posted on December 2, 2019December 11, 2019 by Jecoliah Daniels

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 …

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