UVA Transplant

05/01/2026

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04/29/2026

Benched the busy for nine innings ⚾️

No huddles, no handoffs—just a reset and bringing home a W.

04/27/2026

Every transplant story is unique—but some remind us just how powerful connection, generosity, and innovation can be.

The Childers family’s journey is a beautiful example of how living donation and paired kidney exchange can turn hope into reality. When a direct match isn’t possible, programs like this create new pathways—connecting donors and recipients in ways that make life-saving transplants possible.

At UVA Health, stories like this highlight what’s possible when compassion meets cutting-edge care.

Read their story and see how one family’s gift created a ripple effect of life:
https://ow.ly/4L2l50YQNtm

When it became clear that both children would need kidney transplants to survive, Mark and Mary Beth Childers didn't hesitate to donate. See their story of matching living kidney donations and transplants at UVA Health

04/25/2026

We’re excited to launch a fun and creative opportunity for our transplant community to help name OrganOx—an innovative liver preservation device transforming transplantation.

Big ideas, small ideas, and everything in between every voice matters. We’d love to hear from all ages patients, families, staff, and community members to help find a name that captures the heart, impact, and life-saving magic behind this technology.

A story sparked by this innovation turns organ donation into a meaningful, kid-friendly adventure: The Little Engine That Kept It Flowing. https://ow.ly/F3O850YPauo

Let the naming fun begin.

Comment below or send a DM by 5 PM on April 29.

What happens next:
• Finalists will be selected from all submissions
• A voting round will determine the top contenders
• The winning name will be announced and celebrated

04/24/2026

Thirty-six years of connection, strength, and showing up for one another. 💙🎉💚

The UVA Health Heart and Lung Transplant Support Group is proud to celebrate 36 years of continuous meetings—a powerful reminder that no one has to navigate the transplant journey alone.

Behind every meeting is a community of patients, caregivers, and clinicians who understand the challenges, celebrate the milestones, and lift each other through it all.

Looking for support?
We offer transplant support groups for both abdominal and heart & lung patients. Ask your transplant social worker for details and how to get connected.

Because together, we go further.

04/23/2026

It’s Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 🧪💙

Long before a transplant happens, the work begins in the lab. Every test, every result, every detail matters.

To our HLA Lab team—thank you for the precision, dedication, and expertise you bring to the data that helps make life-saving transplants possible.

04/22/2026

Celebrating the powerhouse trio who keep UVA Transplant running (and somehow make it look easy) 💙💚

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Missy, Jen, and Emily—our behind-the-scenes MVPs, calendar magicians, and problem-solving pros. If there’s a moving part, they’ve already thought three steps ahead.

They juggle schedules, solve the unsolvable, and keep us all on track—with a little humor and a lot of grace along the way.

Honestly… we’d be lost without them (like, really lost 😅)

Drop some love for this dream team 👇

04/21/2026

Some stories stay with you. This is one of them.

During Pediatric Transplant Week, we’re honoring patients like Jayden—whose life was forever changed by the gift of organ donation.

Born with a complex heart condition, Jayden faced multiple surgeries before age 3. By 7, his heart could no longer keep up. He needed a transplant.

Today, he’s back where he belongs—running, laughing, and being a kid.

Behind every pediatric transplant is a team.
Behind every second chance is a selfless donor family.

Because of both, Jayden is here.

🔗 Read his story: https://ow.ly/c8bg50YNq9U

Now a thriving 8 year old, Jayden was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Though he'd recovered, at 7 an illness left him in need of a new heart. He and his mom share their story.

04/20/2026

🎉Kicking off a week dedicated to the heart of transplant care 💙💚

This week, we’re celebrating Transplant Nurses Week and Pediatric Transplant Week!

From the smallest patients to the most complex journeys, transplant nurses bring skill, compassion, advocacy, and a steady presence when it matters most. They are educators, caregivers, problem-solvers—and often, a source of comfort in life-changing moments.

At UVA Health Transplant, we’re grateful for the way they care for our patients across every step of the journey.

Join us in celebrating these incredible teams all week long 👇

04/17/2026

We’re proud to see Dr. Danielle Ladie of UVA Health Transplant featured in a recent Community Conversation with 29News WVIR.

As a transplant surgeon, Dr. Ladie brings expertise, compassion, and a deep commitment to advancing care for patients across our region.

🎥 Watch the full conversation to learn more about her work and the impact of transplant medicine in our community: https://ow.ly/QVub50YKu8F

04/16/2026

From innovation to action.

Behind every transplant is a team moving with purpose—across miles, against time, and in service of something bigger.

These bilateral lungs were recovered and transported by our team using advanced preservation technology, helping maintain organ function every step of the way.

More opportunity. Thoughtfully delivered.

Earlier this week, we shared more about the technology helping make this possible.

04/13/2026

Expanding what’s possible in transplant care.

At UVA Health Transplant, advanced organ preservation technology is helping maintain organ function, extend preservation time, and support the use of more donor organs—within the national transplant system.

More opportunity. Thoughtfully delivered. 💚💙

New technology used in transporting organs for transplant means more available organs and better outcomes for UVA Health transplant patients.