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Transplant Patient Stories

Raquel & Rocky’s Transplant Story: ‘Don’t Worry, Mom. I Got Your Back!’

Raquel & Rocky’s Transplant Story: ‘Don’t Worry, Mom. I Got Your Back!’

10/25/2023

When Raquel Ramirez needed a life-saving liver transplant, her daughter, Rocky, did not hesitate to step up. Read More

UI Health Gave Him The Kidney Transplant That No Other Hospital Could

UI Health Gave Him The Kidney Transplant That No Other Hospital Could

06/05/2015

The kidney transplant that no other hospital could after being diagnosed with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Read More

Dave Marszalek Found An All-Star Team To Save His Life

Dave Marszalek Found An All-Star Team To Save His Life

07/22/2014

A rare liver disease threatened Dave’s life, but he had the best transplant team in Chicago — and his daughter, Ashley — working to save him. Read More

Thanks To 2 Special Children and Her Doctors’ Skill, Amy Chan Says “Yes” To Life.

Thanks To 2 Special Children and Her Doctors’ Skill, Amy Chan Says “Yes” To Life.

06/22/2014

As my liver continued to fail, so did my health and after intricate split liver surgery I had a new liver. Read More

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