Transplant Resources

Since 1965, 华体会 Organ Transplant Center has performed more than 10,000 solid organ transplants. Our long history of better care means you can count on our team of experts at every step — before, during and after your transplant.

We know navigating a transplant can be stressful. We are committed to providing you and your loved ones with the resources you need to stay informed. This includes patient education materials, support groups and more.

  • General Transplant Resources
  • Kidney Transplant Resources
  • Liver Transplant Resources
  • Living Donor Resources
  • Pancreas and Islet Cell Transplant Resources

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  • : This organization promotes and provides education about organ donation.
  •  This nonprofit works with hospitals and donor families in the northern three鈥恌ourths of Illinois and northwest Indiana. It focuses on recovery of organs and tissue for medical transplantation in the service area, as well as for professional and public education on organ and tissue donation.
  • : This is a trusted source that covers all aspects of organ donation and provides easy access to medical journal articles, extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news.
  • : The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is building a national community of organ sharing to ease the critical shortage of organ and tissue donors.
  • : OPTN is a unique public鈥恜rivate partnership that links all of the professionals involved in the donation and transplantation system. Its goals are to increase the supply of donated organs available for transplantation and the effectiveness and efficiency of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS).
  • : This is the United Network for Organ Sharing patient education site for all transplant patients.
  • : Transplant Village is a community of organ recipients, donors and family members who have had their lives touched and changed by the 华体会 Organ Transplant Center. With efforts managed by the 华体会 Transplant Advisory Council, this group has come together to create a network of resources and support and to raise funds for research and patient care at our affiliated hospitals.
  • TransWeb’s mission is to offer information about donation and transplantation to the general public. It promotes organ donation and provides transplant families with information specifically about transplant issues.
  • : Through the UNOS Organ Center, organ donors are matched to waiting recipients 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Through its policies, UNOS ensures that all patients have a fair chance at receiving the organ they need—regardless of age, sex, race, lifestyle, religion, or financial or social status. UNOS members include every transplant program, organ procurement organization, and tissue typing laboratory in the United States.
  • : The SRTR supports the ongoing evaluation of the scientific and clinical status of solid organ transplantation in the United States.

Support Groups

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External Websites

  • : AAKP helps kidney patients and their families manage the emotional and social impact of kidney disease.
  • : This fund provides direct financial assistance to kidney patients in need and education for those with and at risk for kidney disease.
  • : The online edition from ISN Informatics Commission and NKF Cyber鈥怤ephrology provides information on kidney disease, treatment and research, including books and PowerPoint presentations.
  • : Home Dialysis Central educates kidney patients about home dialysis.
  • : This interactive, web鈥恇ased learning program is designed to help people learn about kidney disease and its treatments, so they can take a more active role in their care.
  • : This program of research, research鈥恇ased education, and outreach helps people live long and well with kidney disease.
  • : Part of the National Institutes of Health, this organization is involved in kidney disease research and treatment options.
  • : This site includes information and educational links about kidney disease.
  • : PKD Foundation’s mission is to promote research to find a cure for PKD, and improve the care and treatment of those it affects.
  • : This online resource brings together people with kidney disease, in a worldwide community dedicated to improving patient quality of life.

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  • : AASLD promotes liver health, awareness and resources for the patient and also announces research awards.
  • : The ALF offers an array of information about liver disease and transplantation, as well as clinical trials and chapter locations and specifics. The Illinois chapter features an online support group and message board.

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  • : This organization is working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.
  • : The nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy.
  • : This nonprofit health organization provides diabetes research, information, education and advocacy for type 1 juvenile onset diabetes.
  • : This is the part of the National Institute of Health involved in diabetic research and treatment options.
  • : This division of the National Institutes of Health offers information about the lung transplantation process.