Penn Medicine Transplant Institute

Penn Medicine Transplant Institute A pioneer in organ transplantation for 60 years Penn supports the Gift of Life Donor Program through such events as the DASH for Organ Awareness and U.S.

Superior Outcomes:

The Penn Transplant Institute consistently meets or exceeds the national average in all organ transplants. These superior outcomes are a result of the combined efforts of multiple clinical departments across Penn Medicine and a unique, multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of end-stage organ disease. Active Living Donor Program:

Penn Medicine has been performing living d

onor kidney transplants since the 1960s and began performing adult-to-adult living donor liver transplants in the 1990s. Living donor transplants reduce the waiting period for a transplant, provide better quality donated organs and offer a better chance of successful outcomes. Community Outreach:

The Penn Transplant Institute is dedicated to increasing awareness of the need for organ and tissue donation. Transplant Games. Pediatric partnership with CHOP:

For a parent, there is nothing more frightening than being told, "Your child needs an organ transplant." The transplant center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Penn Transplant Institute have been partners for decades in one of the largest multi-organ pediatric transplant centers in the country. The team members are committed to improving the health and lives of children needing transplants.

Our virtual Kidney Transplant Support Group is a great place to meet other Penn patients for education and encouragement...
09/04/2026

Our virtual Kidney Transplant Support Group is a great place to meet other Penn patients for education and encouragement. Join us for our next meeting on Tuesday, September 8 at 10 AM.

Email [email protected] to RSVP.

We’re thrilled that “Double Hand Transplant: Luka’s Story” was nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award! This short docum...
09/03/2026

We’re thrilled that “Double Hand Transplant: Luka’s Story” was nominated for a Mid-Atlantic Emmy Award! This short documentary follows Luka Krizanac’s journey from the rigorous bilateral hand transplant evaluation process through his remarkable recovery.

Watch the full Emmy-nominated film at http://spr.ly/6185B1f76h

is an important reminder of the precautions transplant patients must take to protect themselves from foodborne illness...
09/02/2026

is an important reminder of the precautions transplant patients must take to protect themselves from foodborne illnesses. Follow these steps to keep yourself safe in the kitchen!

The Penn Transplant Institute is proud to have been recognized in the top health system and hospital categories of this ...
09/01/2026

The Penn Transplant Institute is proud to have been recognized in the top health system and hospital categories of this year’s HAP Donate Life Pennsylvania Hospital Challenge.

🌟 Top Hospitals in Gift of Life Donor Program’s region 🌟
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: First Place
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Third Place

🌟 Top Health Systems in Gift of Life’s region 🌟
Penn Medicine: Second Place

This annual initiative recognizes Pennsylvania hospitals that increase organ donation awareness through staff trainings, registration drives, community events, and public education during Donate Life Month.

We are so proud that Penn Medicine, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center were recognized for their incredible efforts to build a true culture of donation. Congratulations to our Penn Transplant team for their great work!

09/01/2026

With thousands of Pennsylvanians currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, imagine the difference we could m...
08/29/2026

With thousands of Pennsylvanians currently waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, imagine the difference we could make if we all registered as organ donors!

Encourage friends and family to register at http://spr.ly/6182B8i1yp by sharing this post.

When a friend or family member is waiting for a transplant, you may feel lost or unsure of how to help. Here are a few w...
08/27/2026

When a friend or family member is waiting for a transplant, you may feel lost or unsure of how to help. Here are a few ways you can support a loved one ahead of their transplant.

From his experience at the Penn Transplant Institute to his advice for individuals considering living donation, living l...
08/26/2026

From his experience at the Penn Transplant Institute to his advice for individuals considering living donation, living liver donor Jonathan Cummings opens up about the extraordinary process of living donation.

Watch his full story ➡️ http://spr.ly/6187BEC2fB

What is the best piece of transplant-related advice you've received? Share it with our community in the comments!
08/25/2026

What is the best piece of transplant-related advice you've received? Share it with our community in the comments!

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