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April 2025

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Life after transplant

Organ transplant is dramatic, from the excitement of hearing about a potential match to the surgery itself. It’s a huge turning point in a patient’s life! But the most interesting part of a patient's journey happens once they recover, go home and get to start a new life with a new organ. Here’s what post-transplant life is like for a heart transplant patient.    

Party smart: A parent’s guide to keeping teens safe (without cramping their style)

For teens, events like school dances and sporting events are rites of passage. Often, they’re followed by another rite of passage that can be anxiety-inducing for parents: after parties. As parents, ensuring the safety of our teens when they attend parties can be a daunting task. But with communication and boundary setting, you can help your teen navigate these events safely.