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Jennifer Milton, Chief Administrator for University Health Transplant Institute

Veteran Gets Living Donor Kidney Transplant

May 08, 2023

University Health recognizes the first veteran in South Texas to use his VA benefits to cover a transplant from a living organ donor.

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The Need for Organ Donors

April 17, 2023

Jennifer Milton, chief administrative officer at University Health Transplant Institute, talks about the need to be an organ donor and clarifies the process of organ donation.

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Debunking Myths about Organ Donation

May 03, 2022

Registering to donate when you pass away is one way to help fill the need. Becoming a living kidney or liver donor is another. So, why is there such a gap?

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How to donate life and keep living

April 23, 2019

Eulalio Rivera's health was deteriorating quickly. His liver was cirrhotic and his condition was worsening. His daughter wanted to help.

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Connie's Breast Cancer Story

When Connie Wan learned she had breast cancer, she was devastated. But the team at University Health provided her the support to fight and come out stronger than ever.

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Ashley's Sepsis Survival Story

In June of 2019, Ashley Britsch, a University Health nurse educator, got a small cut on her leg while swimming in a river. A few days later, she was hospitalized with sepsis. Learn more about this potentially life-threatening condition.

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Preeclampsia: Alexea's Story

Preeclampsia is a potentially dangerous pregnancy condition. Read Alexea’s story and learn how to reduce the risk for preeclampsia.

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