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Living Donation: What Is Informed Consent And Why Do I Need It To Become A Living Kidney Donor?

Learn about informed consent for living kidney donation. Understand why it's essential for donors to make informed decisions and the process invo...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Informed decision-making,

Living donation,

Informed consent

A Single Decision to Save One Life Saves So Many More

Dr. Adnan Abla is a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh, PA, who was diagnosed with kidney failure last summer. He received a kidney from an anonymou...

Treatments and therapies,

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation

Identical Kidney Cousins

Identical Kidney Cousins Patient Stories Events & Fundraising Kidney transplantation Organ and tissue transplantation and donation Transplant recipien...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Living donation,

Transplant recipients ,

Kidney transplantation

Two Lives Saved by One Kidney

Did you know that in 2016, kidney transplants saved more than 19,000 lives? Of course each of these transplants profoundly impacted the recipients, bu...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Kidney transplantation

Cheerleader or Nag? (You Decide.)

As Jim’s disease progressed, I was constantly defining and redefining my role as caregiver.

Diet and nutrition,

Diet and meal planning,

Vitamins, nutrients, minerals, and supplements,

Care partners of adults,

Proof That Paired Kidney Donations Save Lives

When Amanda was only 20 weeks pregnant with Preston, doctors noticed a problem with Preston’s kidneys. From that point forward, Amanda had multiple ul...

Organ and tissue transplantation and donation,

Children and adolescents,

Living donor programs,

Kidney transplantation

Little Girl, Big Inspiration

Meet Ellie, a vibrant four-year-old girl who loves singing and dancing, Shopkins toys, and playing outside. She has a big personality and an infectiou...

Children and adolescents

Insurance Options for People on Dialysis or With a Kidney Transplant

Find out information about insurance options for kidney patients, dialysis treatment, and transplant.

Treatments and therapies,

Health systems, social systems, and environmental factors,

Transplant recipients ,

Health insurance

Don't Let Your Child's Kidney Disease Get in the Way of Halloween Festivities

UPDATE: Traditional Halloween activities are fun, but some can increase the risk of getting or spreading COVID-19 or influenza. Remember, you and your...

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Children and adolescents,

Managing Your Emotions While Living with Kidney Disease

Discover how to manage emotions while living with kidney disease. Learn strategies for coping with anxiety, stress, and lifestyle changes.

Prevention, daily life, and wellbeing,

Mental health and wellness,

People living with a disease or disorder,

Children and adolescents