VCU Health Hume-Lee Transplant Center

08/29/2025

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As we close out August , we recall the story of Dionne Wynn-Criss who donated a kidney to her husband, Al.

It's several years later, and living donation is still the most advantageous form of transplantation for recipients in need of a kidney or liver.💙💚

08/27/2025

August is Color It Purple Month! 💜 Earlier this week, we were at VCU Medical Center raising awareness for pancreatic diseases, sharing information, and providing hope to those who are suffering.

For more information about our program, visit: https://bit.ly/3FehI0c


National Pancreas Foundation The National Pancreas Foundation

08/27/2025

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ICYMI! We recently joined Facts & Faith Friday with VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center where we shared Living Donor information and testimony from our patient, Danielle Green 💚💙

Facts & Faith Fridays is a partnership between VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center and the African American faith-based community. Led by community leader...

08/27/2025

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Linking research to patient care, the VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health creates innovative ways to tackle liver disease in Virginia and beyond.

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day! Join us in giving a big round of a-paws to all of our furry friends at Dogs On Call who enhance the wellbeing of patients, staff, visitors, and students at VCU Medical Center, VCU Health Community Memorial Hospital, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Woof Woof! 🐶💙

Learn more about the Dogs on Call therapy dog program ➡️ https://bit.ly/3GKPevu

08/25/2025

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We recall the heartwarming story of lifelong friends, Mark Cash and Toney Rosado. When Mark needed a lifesaving kidney transplant, his 'angel,' Toney, stepped in without hesitation and donated her kidney.

Mark and Toney continue to share their story with the community and are advocates for the importance of living organ donation.💙💚

08/23/2025

Did you know nearly 60% of people on the national transplant waiting list are from communities of color? Yet, the number of registered donors doesn’t reflect the same diversity.

Organ, eye, and tissue donation saves lives every day—but the need is even greater in minority communities. That’s why this month, we’re raising awareness and encouraging everyone to take action.

💚 You can help: Register your decision today at RegisterMe.org or right in the Health app on your iPhone. Your choice could one day give the gift of life.

Together, we can bring hope and healing to more families.

08/22/2025

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Arun Sanyal, M.D., director of VCU Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health, has dedicated his career to wiping out liver disease.

08/20/2025

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"You gave me life, it's time for me to return the favor."
💚 In honor of National Minority Donor Awareness Month, we’re reminded of the story of Rick Foster who heroically donated a portion of his liver to his father, Edward.

08/19/2025

Join us for the ALF Liver Life Walk here in Richmond on Sun., October 5. Registration is FREE through August 21. Sign up with team “UnStoppable VCU Livers” via this link: https://liverlifewalk.org/virginia/

Lace up your sneakers and help us fight liver disease. Together, we can make a difference and walk for a healthier tomorrow!


American Liver Foundation

08/19/2025

Today we celebrate Ali, a nurse from our Heart Transplant Program whose compassion, grace, and unwavering dedication earned her the DAISY Award—and every bit of it is so deserved.

In one of the most emotionally challenging moments—a patient’s transition to palliative care—Ali showed what true nursing looks like. She didn’t just provide care; she created comfort. Every detail was intentional. Every action, deeply human.

But what makes Ali extraordinary is that even in the midst of this, she continued to teach, guide, and uplift those around her. Her mentorship and kindness left a lasting impression on her team, reminding us all that nursing is not just clinical—it’s profoundly personal.

Ali, you embody holistic care in its purest form. You remind us that healing isn’t just about medicine—it’s about empathy, dignity, and connection. Congratulations on your DAISY Award!

08/15/2025

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During National Minority Donor Awareness Month, Dr. Irfan Saeed talked to Virginia This Morning on CBS 6 about the urgent need for more organ donors and how our community can help. 💚💙

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