Unfortunately, Black and Hispanic children who are awaiting liver transplant may face disparities during the pediatric transplant process. Here’s what’s being done to address them.
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How a Social Media Post Led a Teen to Find a ‘Kidney Buddy’ for Life
Jaxon was diagnosed with nephronophthisis, a genetic disorder of the kidneys. Children who have this disease need a kidney transplant by the time they’re teenagers, as it eventually leads to kidney failure.
New Liver Gives a Toddler a Renewed Chance at Life
“Ocean was in dire need of a liver transplant,” says Carlos Esquivel, MD, pediatric transplant surgeon. “He was very ill and running out of time to wait for a compatible pediatric donor. We rarely get a pediatric donor. We had an offer for him from an adult donor that was his only chance for survival. We were able to use a small segment of the donated liver to save his life.”
Gift of Life Celebrated at Warriors’ African American Heritage Night
During African American Heritage Night at Chase Center, seven Stanford Medicine Children’s Health transplant patients… Read more »
Pediatric Transplant Patients Celebrate Gift of Life Through Art With Local Artist
For Donate Life Month, Stanford Medicine Children’s Health transplant patients exercised their creative muscles to collaborate on a piece that would celebrate the gift of donation and the gift of life.
Transplant Patients Honored at Golden State Warriors’ Game
Two Stanford Medicine Children’s Health patients stood on the floor of Chase Center next to their favorite NBA players during the Golden State Warriors vs. Portland Trailblazers game.
The Four-Pound Fighter
An ambulance rushed Dane to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. At four-pounds Dane Conrads was the smallest transplant the team had ever done.
New documentary describes heart transplant family’s journey
On Saturday, MSNBC aired a two-hour documentary called “Heartbreak: Saving the Binghams”.
Siblings with double-lung transplants beat the odds
When 9-year-old David Diaz was wheeled into surgery for a double-lung transplant, he had an advantage almost no one in his situation has: his sister had the same rare surgery just three years earlier.
San Francisco Giants “Donate Life” Day
On August 31st, the San Francisco Giants held their 19th Annual Organ Donor Awareness Day (now known as Donate Life Day).
Five lifesaving organ transplants in 48 hours means a very busy weekend at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
“When something like this happens, we’re prepared,” said Carlos Esquivel, MD. “It really shows the depth of the institution and our transplant programs.”
San Francisco Giants “Donate Life” Day
On July 8, the San Francisco Giants held their 18th Annual Organ Donor Awareness Day (now known as Donate Life Day).
Just-released national data confirm Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford No. 1 in transplantation
Newly released data show that the transplant center at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford is once again confirmed as the national leader in pediatric organ transplantation.
Medically fragile kids with transplants have their own camp
On Sunday, July 20, a packed bus with 59 kids, ages 8-18, left for a weeklong summer blast at St. Dorothy’s Rest camp in Camp Meeker, Calif. While the activities planned for their camp seemed quite normal, the theme certainly wasn’t.
Kidney Transplant Success With Even The Smallest Children
As dramatic transformations go, it’s hard to match the aftermath of a sick child’s kidney… Read more »
Bonded Forever Through the Miracle of Transplant
“There’s nothing like having a bond with someone else who knows exactly what you’re going through.”