Transplants - Page 19

September 26, 2018

Baby who lived just 9 days saves another through organ donation

A grief-stricken couple whose daughter lived for just nine days say they are proud that her tiny organs were able to help save the life of another baby.

September 25, 2018

Garden sign seeking kidney donor yields 30 volunteers

A gravely-ill mother who needs a life-changing kidney transplant has put up signs in her front garden in a last-ditch attempt to find a donor.

September 24, 2018

Woman donates life-saving kidney to stranger she met in bar

Kristin Day said it took just two hours of talking to a stranger she met in a bar to realize that she had to help him.

September 21, 2018

Michigan girl's organs help save 6 others after fatal ATV accident

The family of a Michigan girl killed in a tragic ATV accident that left her 14-year-old sister severely injured said that she will have the chance to save six others after they decided to donate her organs.

September 19, 2018

Vietnam War veteran donates life-saving kidney to fellow US airman after reuniting nearly 50 years later

Two Vietnam War veterans who reunited nearly 50 years after they served in the Air Force together now share more than just experiences.

September 13, 2018

Hunter undergoes face transplant after tragic accident

A 64-year-old Canadian man who was left disfigured in a hunting accident seven years ago can now chew, smell, speak and breathe properly after undergoing the country’s first face transplant.

September 10, 2018

Doctors explore lifting barriers to living organ donation

Surgeons turned down Terra Goudge for the liver transplant that was her only shot at surviving a rare cancer.

August 31, 2018

Cancer survivor uses Times Square billboard to find kidney donor

A Long Island dad and cancer survivor is searching for a new kidney at the Crossroads of the World — using a sky-high billboard paid for by a generous friend.

August 30, 2018

Last remaining heart transplant doctor leaves Oregon hospital

The only remaining doctor in Oregon's only heart transplant program has resigned, leaving the state with no medical facilities that can perform the life-saving procedure.

August 29, 2018

Son who donated kidney to his police chief dad becomes cop

The son of Chicago’s police chief has been sworn-in as a rookie officer, a year after donating a kidney to his dad.