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This 6-part video series describes the kidney transplant process. Health care providers will share their knowledge, and people living with kidney disease will share their experiences. It is our hope that these videos will help you learn what you can do to have a successful transplant.

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What is known & unknown about COVID-19 therapeutics for tx recipients?

Dr. Belga is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). She received her medical degree from the University of Lisbon. She completed her training in Infectious Disease at the University of Alberta followed by a one-year fellowship in Transplant Infectious Disease at…

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American Journal of Transplantation Digest for Patients

New For Patients – News about Research in Transplant!

The American Journal of Transplantation, the premier international journal for transplantation research, is proud to reach out to patients with highlights of peer-reviewed articles specifically curated for transplant patients and caregivers via…

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Les Canadiens immunovulnérables et la COVID-19

  • Facteurs pouvant contribuer à l’immunovulnérabilité
  • Comprendre l’immunité
  • Quelles options s’offrent aux personnes immunovulnérables?
  • Restez vigilant
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Immune-Compromised Canadians and COVID-19

Summary of factors that might make someone immune-compromised and options available for the immune-compromised community.

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Options de prévention et de traitement pour les populations immunodéprimées

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Prevention and Treatment Options for Immunocompromised Populations

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The Post Liver Transplant Journey

Do you have questions about what life is like and what to expect after a liver transplant? Join moderator Nem Maksimovic for this interactive webinar featuring UHN transplant hepatologist, Dr Les Lilly and patient partners, Tzvia Petliar and Sandra Holdsworth.

About the Speakers Dr. Les Lilly rece…

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The Pre-Liver Transplant Journey

This is the third of a quarterly patient education series presented in collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN. The series will address your questions about liver transplantation:

  • What are the most common causes of liver failure?
  • Who is most at r…
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Patient Education Series: Living Liver Donation & Transplantation

This is the second of a quarterly patient education series presented in collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN. The series address your questions about liver transplantation. Session 1 focuses on the clinical aspects of liver disease.

In this sessi…

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Patient Education Series: Liver Disease & Indications for Transplantation

This is the first of a quarterly patient education series presented in collaboration with the Canadian Liver Foundation and the Ajmera Transplant Centre at UHN. The series will address your questions about liver transplantation:

  • What are the most common causes of liver failure?
  • Who is most at r…
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Organ and Tissue Education (K-12)

Created by Canadian Blood Services in collaboration with Canada’s organ and tissue donation and transplant organizations, this portal collects and shares age-appropriate, easy-to-access and easy-to-use teaching resources for teachers, parents and students from K-12. The goal is to spark interest in…

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Transplant Manitoba

Transplant Manitoba consists of five dynamic teams dedicated to caring for individuals before and after transplant and includes the Gift of Life, the program responsible for coordinating and supporting organ donation in the province. This resource provides Manitobans with information for all aspect…

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Transplant and Medication

BC Transplant resource helps transplant patients simplify life by making medication information easy and accessible. On this page, you can access information regarding general medication, including over-the-counter medication, and specific information on anti-rejection medication. 

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Expressive Writing for Those on The Transplant Journey & Their Caregivers

Presented by the Centre for Living Donation at UHN

Living with a serious disease or life-threatening condition is something that affects the emotional life of patients and those who love and care for them. This is especially true for patients and family members awaiting organ transplants or life-sav…

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Finding a Living Donor: Peer-Led Workshop for Kidney and Liver Transplant Candidates and Advocates

Finding a Living Donor is a practical, interactive, peer-led online workshop for kidney and liver transplant candidates and advocates presented during Living Donation Week 2021. Hosted by UHN

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Life and death with three doses: the current situation in Alberta for transplant recipients

Transplant recipients, by nature of being immunocompromised, are at very high risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19.

Even if they have received three doses of vaccine, with the current level of community transmission, recipients are being advised to essentially avoid all indoor activities outside t…

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Heart, Lung, and Liver Transplants

Although heart, lung and liver transplants are not performed in Saskatchewan, care for those individuals who need transplant, or have received such a transplant, is available in Saskatchewan.
Most Saskatchewan residents who are in need of a heart, lung, or liver transplant are referred by their sp…
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Before, During and After Transplantation

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Where do donated organs come from?
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