It is with great pleasure that I announce the launch of our new Transplant Village website (www.transplantvillage.org). Months ago, we decided to rebrand our organization to better reflect our vision as Transplant Village continued to grow since our 2012 founding. Our website not only highlights our growth but serves as a leading portal and resource […]
Organ transplant folks belong to a very special club. It’s not a club we expected to join, but we are grateful to be a member. Our special club consists of of organ transplant recipients, living organ donors, caretakers and others. All have a very unique story. Meet Dennis and Alyssa – today’s newest members of
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Five years ago today I received “the call” from Northwestern Hospital. After 18 months of waiting, they finally had a liver for me. In the previous five months there were three false alarms – all on holidays – livers that they thought would be suitable but they were not. This time it was for real.
My Five Year Transplantiversary Read More »
Over the past year my blog has received thousands of hits and I have received many E-Mails from folks contemplating an organ transplant. As any transplant patient transits the process it’s all about patient and their survival. Fear, hope, and a myridrid of other emotions affect the patient and their families in additional to their health
A YEAR IN REVIEW AND THANKS Read More »
In the beginning this blog was all about me and my impending liver transplant. On March 1st it will be THREE YEARS since my transplant. For me it is like it never happened. I am flying my airplane, I ski and travel. But life is a journey and its no longer about me… Now the
Transplant Village Grows !! Read More »
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsNyDUJ0pC8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsNyDUJ0pC8 Dan Dickinson introduction to Dr. Michael Abecassis, Chief, Organ Transplant at Northwestern Medicine
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I am now 6 months shy of my 3rd anniversary of my liver transplant. They say one day I might die, but it isn’t going to be because of my liver! I have no restrictions to my daily activities. I ski, fly my aircraft and do everything I love to do. Life is good. My
Here is the letter I sent out to the Northwestern transplant community this week: Dear Friend of the CTC: I appreciate your continued interest in the efforts of our Transplant Advisory Council (TAC) for Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC). As promised in my December memo I am updating you on our progress to date.
Transplant Advisory Board at Northwestern Hospital Read More »
Much has happened since I initiated this blog. My first post coincided with the day it was determined I was on the transplant list. From the beginning I was determined to chronicle my experience so the next guy in line had an easier time of it. I believe we’ve been successful in that regard. Prior
The Saga Continues Read More »
As an update to our important work at the transplant center, here is an E-Mail I sent out to our “friends” list. Dear Friend of the CTC: I appreciate your continued interest in the efforts of our Transplant Advisory Council for Northwestern Medicine’s Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC). As promised, I am updating you on our
Friend Update- Transplant Advisory Council- Comprehensive Transplant Center (CTC) Read More »