ChristianaCare Kidney Transplant Program

06/06/2026

Did you know that healthcare disparities and discrimination can directly impact long-term health outcomes, including kidney disease?

According to data shared by the National Kidney Foundation, older LGBTQIA+ adults face higher rates of self-reported kidney disease than the general public. Discrimination and systemic barriers often cause individuals to delay seeking the routine preventative care that keeps kidneys healthy.

We are committed to closing these gaps. Every patient deserves compassionate, safe, and culturally competent care.

Learn more about how healthcare disparities affect outcomes: https://www.kidney.org/news-stories/lgbtqia-healthcare-disparities-impact-kidney-disease-outcomes

06/04/2026

Join us for a free First Steps to Transplant and Finding a Living Donor workshop on Saturday, June 13th at 12:00 pm EST in partnership with the National Kidney Foundation!

This is a beginner’s guide for anyone in the community interested in learning about the transplant process, along with tools and tips to help kidney patients, their family, and friends share their story to find a living donor.
You’ll also hear living donors and transplant recipients share their stories!

Register here: https://events.blackthorn.io/5f4bLi97/4a3VUzCHI1

Questions?

Contact: Nicole Scharf, Senior Program Director at [email protected]
or Sharon Franceschini, Transplant Outreach & Engagement Specialist at
[email protected]

06/02/2026

Gift of Life Donor Program is hosting Donor Awareness Night at Citizens Bank Park when the Philadelphia Phillies host the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, August 22nd! Get your tickets today! https://www.mlb.com/phillies/tickets/specials/gift-of-life

05/31/2026

Happy AAPI Month! To our Asian American and Pacific Islander patients, it's important to know the specific risks for you!

In the United States, kidney disease occurs more frequently in racial and ethnic minority groups than in the general population. Asian Americans are twice as likely to develop kidney failure as Caucasian Americans.

https://davita.com/education/articles/risks-for-ckd-in-asian-americans/

05/29/2026

In need of Kosher, kidney friendly recipes? The National Kidney Foundation recipe list can help!

https://www.kidney.org/recipe/kosher

05/28/2026

Join us and the National Kidney Foundation for a Big Ask, Big Give event on June 13th!

This program introduces kidney transplant and living donation information for those just beginning their transplant journey. This is a two-part session with a panel discussion, where you can ask questions to qualified medical professionals and patients who have been through this journey.

Reserve your spot today! https://bit.ly/4uv4Sih

05/25/2026

We join our nation in honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage is an inspiration to us all.

We also hold space today for the families in our community who are honoring the memory of loved ones.

05/23/2026

As we spend more time in the sun, it's important to know the risks of skin cancer! Fo rour post transplant patients, the recipient’s need for immunosuppression medications can lead to an increased risk of infections and certain cancers.

Learn more today: https://bit.ly/4tkCFKa

While organ transplantation can significantly improve the quality of life of critically ill patients, it comes with substantial risks that transplant recipients should be aware of. Following transplantation, the recipient’s...

05/20/2026

Join us and the National Kidney Foundation for a Big Ask, Big Give event on June 13th!

In this FREE training class, you will learn how to start the transplant process and what to expect throughout your journey. You will also learn effective strategies, tools, and tips for finding a living kidney donor, as well as hear stories from living donors and transplant recipients.

Reserve your spot today! https://events.blackthorn.io/en/5f4bLi97/2026-big-ask-big-give-delaware-4a3VUzCHI1/overview

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our incredible transplant program administrator, Erica!

The Excellence in Nursing Awards is a ChristianaCare event that honors nurses and nurse leaders for their outstanding contributions, leadership, and impact across the organization. The evening celebrates individuals who exemplify excellence in patient care, professional practice, and service to the system as a whole.

This year’s event highlighted an inspiring group of honorees from across our nursing community. In particular, Erica was recognized as an elite leader, reflecting exceptional leadership in her role as our Transplant Program Administrator.