Penn Medicine Transplant Institute

Penn Medicine Transplant Institute A pioneer in organ transplantation for more than 50 years, the Penn Transplant Institute leads the r Transplant Games.

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 donor 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. Penn supports the Gift of Life Donor Program through such events as the DASH for Organ Awareness and U.S. 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.

Long stays away from home are often part of the transplant process. For those who have traveled far for life-saving care...
03/10/2026

Long stays away from home are often part of the transplant process. For those who have traveled far for life-saving care, the Clyde F. Barker Penn Transplant House provides them with safe, comfortable accommodations designed with the needs of transplant patients in mind.

Learn more about the Penn Transplant House at http://spr.ly/6189htRaW

03/09/2026

Lace up your running shoes! 👟 Join Team Penn Medicine for the 29th Annual Gift of Life Donor Program Donor Dash on Sunda...
03/08/2026

Lace up your running shoes! 👟 Join Team Penn Medicine for the 29th Annual Gift of Life Donor Program Donor Dash on Sunday, April 26 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.

Drawing in 15,000 runners and walkers, this annual event celebrates the life-saving power of organ transplantation and honors organ donors. Register now at http://spr.ly/6187htu7x

Our virtual Kidney Transplant Support Group is a great place to meet other Penn patients for education and encouragement...
03/06/2026

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, March 10 at 10 AM.

Email KidneyTransplantSupportGroup@pennmedicine.upenn.edu to RSVP.

Community is key at every stage of lung transplant. Penn patients and caregivers are invited to join us for our next vir...
03/05/2026

Community is key at every stage of lung transplant. Penn patients and caregivers are invited to join us for our next virtual Lung Transplant Support Group on Monday, March 9 at 1 PM.

Email LungTransplantSupportGroup@pennmedicine.upenn.edu to RSVP.

At the Penn Transplant Institute, our goal is to support living donors with the best care in all aspects of their organ ...
03/05/2026

At the Penn Transplant Institute, our goal is to support living donors with the best care in all aspects of their organ donation journey—emotional, financial, and medical. That’s why each of our living donors has a dedicated, expert medical team to support them through every step of the process.

Learn more about living organ donation at Penn: http://spr.ly/6186hqAeq

Good nutrition plays an important role in mental and physical health. National Nutrition Month serves a reminder of the ...
03/04/2026

Good nutrition plays an important role in mental and physical health. National Nutrition Month serves a reminder of the simple ways you can eat healthier every day.

Remember: the Penn Transplant Institute is here to support transplant patients with any nutrition questions or concerns. For personalized advised, reach out to your care team.

The single selfless act of registering as an organ donor gives you the opportunity to save up to eight lives. Sign up to...
02/28/2026

The single selfless act of registering as an organ donor gives you the opportunity to save up to eight lives. Sign up today at http://spr.ly/6182hHcLj

As American Heart Month comes to a close, what does this time of year mean to you? Let us know in the comments!
02/27/2026

As American Heart Month comes to a close, what does this time of year mean to you? Let us know in the comments!

Because organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of hypertension, it’s especially important to monitor your bl...
02/26/2026

Because organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of hypertension, it’s especially important to monitor your blood pressure post-transplant. Use these tips for ensuring an accurate measurement.

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