Emory Transplant Center

04/12/2023

“I don’t know her name, or anything about her, but her parents, in the grief of losing their child, thought about saving another child. That says a lot,” says Terri Lynne Willis speaking about getting her liver donation at age 13 from an 11-year-old donor.

Read more about Terri’s liver transplant experience with Emory Healthcare at https://fal.cn/3xl33

12/23/2022

For a donor family, there is often great joy found in receiving a message from a transplant recipient who is alive today thanks to the gift of life their loved one gave. Learn More https://fal.cn/3uEBz

09/08/2022

Dr. Divya Gupta and "miracle patient" Arthur, who 3 years ago suffered sudden acute heart failure but was able to get a heart transplant just days later, discuss his incredible survival journey with FOX 5 Atlanta.

Arthur Vaughn of Marietta, Georgia, has a pretty incredible survival story. Days after running in the Peachtree Road Race, the 53-year-old went into sudden, rapid heart failure, and needed a new heart. Vaughn received one after just 4 days on a transplant waiting list.

08/17/2022

As one of the first pediatric liver transplant patients in Georgia, Terri Lynne was 13 when she received the liver that she still has today. Terri discusses her amazing story with 11Alive's Savannah Levins. Watch now.

Terri Willis was 12 years old when she was told she had liver cancer. She was given a pager and put on a list.

05/05/2022

Emory Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing professor Vicki Hertzberg, PhD, speaks with 11Alive about her recent kidney transplant, which was donated by her former student -- and now Emory Nursing assistant professor -- Roxana Chicas, PhD.

In Vicki Hertzberg’s case, she was told that it could take up to seven years to receive a donor that was on life support.

04/29/2022

Terri Lynne Willis is always ready with a joke or funny story about her experience as a liver transplant patient – and her liver recently turned 30. Read her story at https://fal.cn/3ocrD

04/25/2022

When Terri saw Samir Parekh, MD last summer, she asked if he’d ever heard of someone with a liver that was 40 years old. He hadn’t. “Well, hang around,” Terri told him, “You will.”

Read more about Terri’s transplant and experience at Emory Healthcare at https://fal.cn/3o41i

04/22/2022

Terri Lynne Willis had a liver transplant at Egleston Children's Hospital at age 13 – one of the first pediatric transplants in Georgia. 30 years later, she’s celebrating the three decades her liver made possible.

“You don’t hear stories like mine, the people who are this far out,” she says. “I hope it gives somebody some hope.”

Read more about Terri and her care team at Emory Transplant Center.

Liver transplant recipient Terri celebrates over 30 years with her liver and shares her experience with the Emory Transplant Center team.

04/19/2022

April is – check out some powerful, myth-busting facts about organ donation at https://fal.cn/3nU1F

04/15/2022

What makes so many people hesitant to register as organ donors? Some don’t realize just how big of an impact their donation can make. Others have misconceptions based on myths they’ve heard about the organ donation process.

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Misinformation about organ donation is everywhere. We’re countering myths with facts to encourage you to participate and help save a life.

04/08/2022

After being admitted to the hospital, Stacey was told she wouldn’t be able to leave unless she received a transplant. Fortunately, that came just 17 days later. Read more about Stavey’s liver transplant gave her a new chance at life: https://fal.cn/3nDN9

Stacy went from a telehealth appointment to receiving a liver transplant in just 17 days at the Emory Transplant Center. Learn more.

04/01/2022

At 59, Joe hadn’t expected to become a kidney donor – but he was inspired after learning about the more than 100,000 people waiting for a kidney transplant. Read more about Joe’s experience and organ donation at the Emory Transplant Center.

Learn what it’s like to be a kidney donor and save a life. Joe Johnson shares his personally rewarding experience at Emory.

02/11/2022

Long-time Atlanta Braves fan Brad, who is waiting on a heart transplant, gets a visit from the World Series trophy!

Learn more at https://fal.cn/3lRET

10/15/2021

Congratulations again, Atlanta Braves! Good luck in the National League Championship Series!

We are proud to be the official team healthcare provider of the Braves.

09/24/2021

Dealing with liver failure and faced with the prospect of never leaving the hospital, Stacy needed a liver transplant to survive. The expert care at Emory Transplant Center gave her a new chance at life.

Stacy went from a telehealth appointment to receiving a liver transplant in just 17 days at the Emory Transplant Center. Learn more.

09/11/2021

Emory Healthcare remembers those lost and those who responded 20 years ago on 9/11/01. We will never forget.

05/05/2021

Cherie Hill, MD, OB/GYN, Emory University Hospital Midtown, cites authoritative sources and data from clinical trials to address questions or concerns that the COVID-19 vaccine could cause infertility.

Watch more at emoryhealthcare.org/vaccinequestions

05/01/2021

Strokes can happen at any time. In honor of Stroke Awareness Month this May, it's important to know the signs, think F.A.S.T. and go to the Emergency Room. Do not delay care.