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The kidney transplant program at UK Transplant Center provides kidney transplants for adults and children with end-stage kidney disease, also known as renal failure.The UK Kidney Transplant program has been a leader in advanced kidney failure since 1964 when we completed our first live-donor kidney transplant. We've been saving lives ever since: more than 2,500 kidney transplants have taken place at UK Transplant Center since our program was founded.In this segment, listen in as Thomas H. Waid, MD., explains that the UK Kidney Transplant program has been a leader in advanced kidney failure since 1964 when we completed our first live-donor kidney transplant. We've been saving lives ever since: more than 2,500 kidney transplants have taken place at UK Transplant Center since our program was founded.Learn more about UK Kidney Transplant programLearn more about live-donor kidney transplant

The cardiothoracic surgery program at UK Healthcare provides expert care for major lung and esophageal disorders and offers advanced minimally invasive techniques including robotic surgery for many of these conditions.Our patient-centered approach includes a multidisciplinary team of experienced surgeons capable of managing highly complex cases. We use leading-edge technology with the state's longest continuous robotic surgery program.  In this segment, Jonathan Kiev, MD, joins the show to discuss the types of conditions a thoracic surgeon treats and educate listeners on the amazing techniques and advancements available at UK HealthCare.Learn more about our Cardiothoracic Surgery Program 

Becoming a living donor is a voluntary decision by a family member or friend of thepotential recipient. It may also be the choice of a caring stranger.About half of the transplants performed in the United States come from living donors. Living donation has become the gold standard for kidney transplantation in the United States.A living donor advocate will work with you through each step of the process.Thomas Waid, MD is here today to answer your questions about the living donor program at UK HealthCare.Learn more about being a living donor

Nearly every breakthrough in treating and curing disease is the result of a patient who was willing to participate in a clinical trial.Life-saving treatments and medications that are common today began as an idea that led to a research study. By participating in a clinical trial, you can help our doctors and scientists take the next steps in discovering new ways to treat and prevent cancer.Suzanne Arnold, MD is here to answer questions about clinical trials and how as a volunteers you can take an active role in their care and help advance medical knowledge.Learn how to participate in a clinical trial

Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women in the United States, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. A major problem is that women often aren't diagnosed until they've had a major event. Furthermore, the symptoms they experience aren't the same as the crushing chest pain many men have while having a heart attack. Learn about the latest treatment options for women from Dr. Gretchen Wells, an expert in women’s heart health.Learn more about Women's Heart Health