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Transplant
Additional Resources
If you’re looking for general information about organ transplants, treatment or support, the following links may be helpful.
United Network for Organ Sharinghttp://www.unos.org/whatWeDo/organCenter.asp
Located in Richmond, Virginia, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit, scientific and educational organization that administers the nation's only Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), established by the U.S. Congress in 1984. Through the OPTN, we:
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Collect and manage data about every transplant event occurring in the United States
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Facilitate the organ matching and placement process using UNOS-developed data technology and the UNOS Organ Center
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Bring together medical professionals, transplant recipients and donor families to develop organ transplantation policy
National Kidney Foundation
http://kidney.org/
The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.
Arizona Kidney Foundation
http://www.azkidney.org
The Kidney Foundation’s mission is to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation. The Foundation has been serving Arizona since 1963. The organization provides financial assistance to patients statewide for medications, transportation to and from dialysis, dental care, food, nutritional supplements and emergency living expenses.
American Liver Foundation
http://liverfoundation.org/
The American Liver Foundation is the nation’s leading, nonprofit organization promoting liver health and disease prevention. ALF provides research, education and advocacy for those affected by hepatitis and other liver-related diseases.
Arizona Liver Foundation
http://www.liveraz.org
The Arizona Chapter of the American Liver Foundation is located in Phoenix and serves the entire state of Arizona, as well as the liver disease and prevention needs of New Mexico. With 14 support groups throughout the State, an extensive education program and several fundraising events, the Arizona Chapter is dedicated to educating the public about liver disease and helping those affected by liver disease.
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