Education Resources

Please call the Transplant Institute at 210-567-5777 for more information.

Education Resources

Learn more about liver transplantation and share resources from University Health Transplant Institute with your family.

Liver Care

Visit our website's liver health page to learn more about your liver, their function, diseases and conditions, such as liver disease, that can damage your liver.

Liver Tumor Care

Find comprehensive, advanced care for cancerous and noncancerous liver tumors through our outpatient Texas Liver Tumor Center. You’ll appreciate our unique one-day patient evaluation process that allows you to consult with top experts

Liver Transplant Patient Guide

Refer to the Patients Guide to Liver Transplant education booklet that explains steps to transplantation or talk to a care team member for personalized information about liver transplantation.

Social Services

Your transplant social worker will work with you and your family if you need financial, emotional and social support before and after a transplant. Social services include assistance with:

Attaining medical equipment and supplies
Reducing stress and adjusting after transplant recovery
Finding medication assistance programs
Finding funding for health care and benefits information
Planning transportation to appointments
Referring you to services in your community and home health

Spiritual Care

Look to the Pastoral Care Services Department at University Health for spiritual and emotional support for you and your family during the transplant process.

Peer Support

Connect with others facing similar challenges and celebrating similar milestones.

Support Groups

For emotional support and transplant information, you can contact your transplant social worker at 210-567-5777.

Social Media

Explore the University Health Transplant Institute social media spaces to share learning and support others.

University Transplant Institute Patient & Caregivers Facebook group
University Transplant Institute Facebook page

Mentor Program

Connect with an organ transplant recipient through our mentoring program. Your mentor can offer valuable insight and perspective while you’re waiting for a transplant.

Transplant Patient Endowment Fund

Request financial help during treatment from donations to the University Health Foundation. Ask your transplant social worker about this your eligibility for this Fund if you need assistance with your medical costs.