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Rhode Island Hospital Kidney Transplant CenterIn the NewsOctober 15, 2007. Wall Street Journal. “Kidney Swaps Seen as Way to Ease Organ Shortage.” The first U.S. kidney swap occurred without fanfare in 2000 at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence after two women were admitted in the same week needing transplants. Both had grown children who wanted to donate kidneys but weren’t medical matches. One mother had blood type A, while her son had type B; the other mother and her daughter had the opposite combination. A member of the transplant team brought up paired exchanges, which were being done in South Korea. “We thought, ‘Why don’t we try this?’” says Bette Hopkins Senecal, the nurse manager for transplants. March 15, 2007. Providence Journal. “Through Death, He Aids Others.” Matthew Angell’s heart was given to a 46-year-old man, his liver to a 60-year-old man, one lung to a 50-year-old man, his left kidney to a 37-year-old man, and his pancreas to a 54-year-old woman who had been waiting for an organ donation for more than a year and a half. Kim Angell said the five recipients were Rhode Islanders. March 16, 2006. Eagle Tribune (New Hampshire). “Organ Donor Discovers ‘Kindness Begets Kindness.’” When Brian Cove heard a childhood friend and father of three was in need of a kidney, he didn’t think twice about stepping forward to help. After inquiring about the possibility and being evaluated at Rhode Island Hospital, he donated his kidney to his friend, now a Rhode Island resident. July 14, 2007. Providence Journal. “Exchange Overcomes the Odds.” Two Rhode Island men and a woman in Massachusetts receive kidneys this week in a groundbreaking exchange among three living donors and three people in need. December 22, 2005. Providence Journal. “After 35 Years, A Husband Gives His Greatest Gift.” John Shannon donated a kidney to his wife last month. November 29, 2004. Providence Journal. “Selflessness.” Woman hears of need, donates her kidney. November 30, 2003. Providence Journal. “Giving Life.” [Six-page feature on transplantation.] You don’t have to die to be an organ donor. Pat Keefe gave one of her kidneys to a friend. November 1, 2002. Providence Journal. “Pancreas Transplants Start at Rhode Island Hospital.” For 23 years, Greg Desroches of Smithfield was injected with insulin. But starting October 24, 2002, Desroches, 34, no longer needed the shots. He received a donor’s pancreas. July 29, 2001. The Westerly Sun. “Sun Salutes Samantha and Two Other Local Heroes.” Samantha Morrow donated a kidney to Richard Woods and turned his life around. (Local heroes: 16 were nominated and three top winners were selected). August 2001. Providence Journal (Bob Kerr). “A Golf Story That Isn’t Really a Golf Story.” Molloy shook hands with the man with whom he would write one of the best stories ever to begin on the first tee [with his kidney donor]. July 2000. HealthCare Directions. “Profile of Lisa Bergman.” A choreographer with diabetes and deceased donor renal transplantation. March 26, 1999. Providence Journal. “Rhode Island Hospital Marks Kidney Transplant Milestone.” (100th kidney transplant operation.) July 6, 1998. Providence Journal. “Giving Each Other the Gift of Life.” Jason Brito [adopted son of Pat Brito] donates a kidney to his father at Rhode Island Hospital. October 6, 1998. Woonsocket Call. “Mitchell Wins the Race – For Life.” The Democratic candidate for state representative is engaged in a fight more vital than the outcome of the November 3 elections. December 17, 1998. Providence Journal. “A First Step Gives a Child a Second Chance.” The first child to undergo a kidney transplant at Rhode Island Hospital receives a kidney donated by his mother. December 28, 1997. Providence Journal. “Rhode Island Hospital Transplant Program Surpasses its Goal.” Report of the initial experience with kidney transplantation at RIH. June 23, 1997. Lifelines. “A Family Affair.” Brother donates kidney in RIH’s first living-related transplant.
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