COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Information for Transplant Patients, Candidates and Living Donors October 04, 2024 The COVID-19 and Influenza (Flu) vaccinations are recommended for transplant recipients and those awaiting transplant. COVID-19 Health and Safety Tips
What Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Vitamins Are Safe for Transplant Recipients? August 08, 2024 The Penn Medicine Transplant Team provides some general rules for its patients regarding over the counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements. Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant News and Noteworthy
How to Detect and Prevent Skin Cancer July 10, 2024 Organ transplant recipients have an increased risk of skin cancer compared to the general population. Here are simple ways to stay safe in the sun - before and after transplant. Health and Safety Tips Heart Transplant Kidney Transplant
Protecting Yourself from Disease-Carrying Insects June 20, 2024 Some insect bites can cause lingering symptoms and potential fatal infection. The Penn Transplant Institute shares tips for prevention of infections carried by ticks and mosquitoes. Health and Safety Tips
Why Do I Dash? March 26, 2024 Melissa Coleman Godfrey, Transplant Outreach Coordinator at the Penn Transplant Institute has two reasons to DASH at this year’s GIFT OF LIFE DONOR DASH on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Kidney Transplant Organ Donation
About this Blog The Penn Medicine Transplant blog features short postings with news about the transplant program at Penn Medicine, notices about upcoming events and health information.
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Author Archives Select Author Carol Bergen, MS, RD, CSR, LDN, Clinical Dietitian Specialist Charisse Henderson, Liver Transplant Coordinator Ellen Bluestone, Erin Ticehurst, PharmD, Transplant Pharmacist Frank Leone, Associate Director of Medicine, Director Comprehensive Smoking Treatment Program Jaclyn Golato, Penn Lung Transplant Nurse Coordinator Linda Wood, RN, BSN Timmy Nelson, Kidney Transplant Recipient Transplant Team, GO