VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center

10/27/2025

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Christ Harris' fiancée, Jess, was one of our first living liver donors to undergo fully robotic surgery, and in the process, she gave him a second chance at life. 💙💚

10/26/2025

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Read Steven Bennett's deeply moving, personal liver transplant story.

10/24/2025

At Hume-Lee, second chances happen every day. Dr. David Bruno, Director of Hume-Lee, reflects on what drives our team to deliver world-class transplant care through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to every patient we serve.

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Disrupting the status quo is not a problem to be managed – it’s the driving force behind saving lives, the head of VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center says. 

10/24/2025

🩺💊 October 20-26 is National Pharmacy Week! 💊🩺

At Hume-Lee, we’re proud to recognize the essential role our transplant pharmacy team plays in patient care. From optimizing complex medication regimens to ensuring the safe use of immunosuppressants, our pharmacists, residents and pharmacy technicians are vital partners in every step of the transplant journey. Their expertise helps improve outcomes, prevent complications and enhance the quality of life for our patients.

Thank you to our transplant pharmacy team for the exceptional care and dedication they bring to our patients!

Photo #1 (L to R), back row - Nick, Bem, Aoife, Cathy, Andrew, Ryan; front row - Taylor, Idris, Sara; Photo #2 (L to R) - Sara, Fadel, Idris

10/23/2025

Next up, during October , we recall the remarkable story of the Lupers. VCU Health was one of the first centers in the country to perform a blood type incompatible liver transplant ➡️ 🔗: https://bit.ly/4059yiV

10/23/2025

Anne Paschke shares her inspirational story of becoming an altruistic living kidney donor. Her selfless act reminds us that the gift of life can start with one person’s decision to say "yes" to donation. 💚💙
Read her inspiring story ⬇️

“This was the best thing I’ve ever done. ... Knowing that you’re healthy enough and in a position to donate an organ is a wonderful feeling.

10/22/2025

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Thank you to Virginia This Morning on CBS 6 for having Dr. Patel in the studio. We appreciated the opportunity to shine a light on the importance of National and our new lung transplant program!

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10/22/2025

✨ October 20-24 is National Medical Assistants Recognition Week! ✨ We honor the incredible Medical Assistants whose dedication and compassion play a vital role in organ transplantation.

These professionals are often the first point of contact for patients, guiding them through the transplant process with care, empathy, and precision. Their hard work behind the scenes and on the front lines ensures that each patient receives the best possible care.

Thank you to all the Medical Assistants who help make life-saving, organ transplants possible! Your dedication to supporting patients and the entire care team is truly invaluable. 💙

Photo L to R: top/1st row - Lynette, DeZirae, Tasha; 2nd row - Saira and Alejandra; not pictured – Angie and Jasmine

10/21/2025

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ICYMI! is a great time to read the story of Ty McLain, the first patient to receive a lung transplant with our new program. Ty said, “My life isn’t just back — it’s better than it’s ever been." ❤️🫶

10/21/2025

We’re honored to be featured in Black News & Views by journalist Sughnen Yongo, highlighting organ transplantation and living donation within the Black community. Read more ⬇️
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Black patients wait longer for donated organs and die more often waiting. But there are people who are working against that trend. Sughnen Yongo reports. https://bit.ly/43qmNeN

10/21/2025

Last call! Join Hume-Lee at the NKF Walk this Saturday, October 25. Registration is free--we hope to see you there! To register🔗: https://bit.ly/41B3EpP

10/20/2025

🌍 National Healthcare Quality Week is here! 🌍

From October 19-25, 2025, we honor the healthcare quality professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to support our organ transplant program. Your dedication to improving processes, patient safety, and outcomes drives the success of every transplant journey.

Your expertise ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care, and your efforts make all the difference in transforming lives through organ transplantation. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to quality!