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The University and Christ Hospitals are continuously recognized in the news for their advances in transplantation research and leading-edge procedures. Click on the headlines below to read more about our latest news - including our new procedures, program milestones and other accomplishments in transplantation.

Date Headline
11-21-2007
Heart transplant recipient/cancer survivor to run in Thanksgiving Day Run and Walk
Loveland runner uses annual event to give thanks for care at University Hospital
Contact: Betsy Westhafer (513) 584-5923
11-01-2007
University Hospital To Be Recognized by Department of Health and Human Services for Success in Promoting Organ Donation
Contact: Betsy Westhafer 513-584-5923
01-19-2007
University Hospital Foundation Receives $100,000 Donation To Liver Transplant Program
Contact: Patty Thelen (513) 585-7200
05-10-2006
University Hospital Celebrates 20 Years of Liver Transplantation
Contact: Laura Koehler (513) 585-7200
04-27-2006
Health Alliance Adds Living Donor Leave Benefit to Employee Benefits Plan
Contact: Patty Thelen (513) 585-7200
12-20-2005
University Hospital Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Heart Transplant Program
Contact: Patty Thelen (513) 585-7200
08-18-2005
The University Hospital and Anthem Sign Liver Transplant Insurance Agreement
Contact: Patty Thelen (513) 585-7200
03-09-2005
Springdale Woman Becomes 500th Patient to Receive Liver Transplant at The University Hospital
Contact: Patty Thelen (513) 585-7200
03-03-2005
The University Hospital Names Paul Volek As Administrative Director of Transplant Services
Contact: Patty Thelen (513) 585-7200
10-11-2004
The University Hospital Hosts First Liver Transplant Symposium at the Cincinnati Zoo
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
08-12-2004
The University Hospital to Educate Legislators about
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) as part of National Campaign
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
02-26-2004
The University Hospital Performs 500th Liver Transplant
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
01-29-2004
Chief of Transplant Surgery at The University Hospital and University of Cincinnati Becomes Transplant Recipient
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
02-10-2003
The University Hospital Celebrates Organ Donation and Transplantation During Black History Month
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
02-03-2003
UC Surgeons Perform 150th Laparoscopic Donor Kidney Transplant
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
12-30-2002
Israel Penn International Transplant Tumor Registry Marks Thirty-five Years
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
12-20-2002
Rudich Named Director of UC Department of Surgery Liver Transplantation
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
11-25-2002
Hanaway Named Director of UC Department of Surgery Pancreas Transplantation
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
11-20-2002
Organ Donor Registry Signing at The University Hospital
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
05-31-2002
The Health Alliance Hospitals Celebrate 65 Years of Kidney Transplantation
Contact: Pat Samson or Emily Evans (513) 585-7200
04-23-2002
Diabetic Patient Now Insulin Free after Procedure at The University Hospital
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
03-13-2002
First Heart Transplant Performed after The University Hospital Program Reactivated
Contact: Amy Bomar or Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
02-27-2002
The University Hospital Celebrates Organ Donation and Transplantation During Black History Month
Contact: Pat Samson 513-585-7200
02-04-2002
The University Hospital Heart Transplant Program Reactivates
Contact: Emily Evans or Erika Turan (513) 585-7200
11-30-2001
The University Hospital Offers New Hope for Diabetes
New Treatment for Type I Diabetes
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
11-20-2001
Health Alliance Web Sites Receive 2001 Web Award
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
09-14-2001
Edward Zavala named chairman of United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
Transplant Administrators Committee
Contact: Pat Samson (513) 585-7200
01-12-2001
Channel 5's Lisa Cooney Donates Kidney
Contact: Amy Bomar (513) 585-7200
08-21-2000
Sister's gift a perfect match for twin in need of transplant
Contact: Patty Holiday (513) 585-7200

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