Increasing the Chances of Identifying Living Kidney Donors
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Through the National Kidney Registry, CHOP has access to a large pool of potential living kidney donors, which is optimal for a child’s long-term health.
Kidney Transplant and Dialysis Program News and Updates
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Support for Our Teenage Patients
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Our multidisciplinary clinic specifically for adolescents and young adults helps them navigate their evolving responsibilities.
Vaccines and Solid Organ Transplants: What You Should Know
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Information about the importance and timing of vaccines before and after a solid organ transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions About Transplants
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Useful information about contacting the kidney transplant team, vaccines and medications, living donors, post-transplant activity and more.
Post-transplant Guidelines and Timelines
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Information about exercise, vaccines and medications, and follow-up visits at CHOP for patients who’ve received a kidney transplant.
Infection Prevention and Control
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Reducing a transplant patient’s risk of infection is very important. Here are tips about hygiene and vaccines.
Overcoming Barriers to Organ Donor Registration
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Organ transplantation can have a significant impact on a child's quality of life and mortality rate. We address the myths and misconceptions and provide trusted resources about organ donation.
No Gift More Precious
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Read heartwarming transplant stories and the astonishing transformation transplant patients undergo.
Summer Camp for Kidney Disease Patients
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Spring is around the corner, and that means it's time to plan for summer camp! There are several camps, located all over the region, designed to meet the needs of children who have chronic kidney disease or who are post-transplant.
Bag Lunch Ideas For Patients Recommended To Follow Renal Diets
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Now that school is back in session, it is very important to continue to eat renal-friendly foods when away from home.