The Rogosin Institute
Transplantation
Jorge
TransplantationActor Jorge received a double transplant for both his kidney and pancreas at the Rogosin Institute.
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Jack and karen
TransplantationAfter Jack was told he needed a kidney transplant, his friend and fellow musician, Karen, was tested to see if she could be a donor. With the knowledge that she was a compatible match and was healthy enough for the surgery, Karen and Jack went to Rogosin Institute for the transplant evaluation and eventual surgery at NYPH/Weill Cornell.
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Carol
Kidney/Pancreas TransplantCarol, now 73 years old, describes her long-term relationship with Rogosin Institute. In the early 1970's, Carol was diagnosed with kidney disease and had to start dialysis. In 1975, Rogosin was able to provide her with a kidney transplant that enabled her to live 22 glorious years without a problem.
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Mark
Kidney/Pancreas TransplantMark is a 47 year old single parent who had diabetes and kidney disease. He had become a ‘brittle’ diabetic with difficult to control blood glucose levels. On several occasions, he slipped into a diabetic coma and Mark’s teenage son, Stephen, had to get emergency care for him. His overall condition was worsening.
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Valerie
Kidney TransplantValerie needed a transplant after she experienced kidney failure as a result of lupus. Her family volunteered to be tested, but none of them was a good match for organ donation. When a co-worker heard about Valerie's condition and need of a transplant, she volunteered and was evaluated at The Rogosin Institute. Valerie's co-worker was a perfect match. Valerie's transplant, which took place at New York-Presbyterian/Cornell in June 2007, was successful, and she and her donor continue to share a close bond.
Jeannette
Kidney DonorJeannette did not know much about organ donation until she heard that a co-worker needed a kidney transplant. Believing she might be a good donor, Jeannette volunteered to be evaluated at The Rogosin Institute. She was found to be a perfect match for her co-worker, who she barely knew. She did not hesitate to become a donor and she and Valerie, who received her kidney, underwent transplant surgery in June 2007 at New York-Presbyterian/Cornell. Jeannette is an enthusiastic advocate for organ donors, believing she benefited as much from the process as Valerie, who received her kidney.
