AHN Abdominal Transplant

06/03/2026

One simple decision can save and heal countless lives. ✨

More than 250,000 people have already registered as organ, eye, and tissue donors through MyChart, making it easier than ever to give the gift of life.
Every registration represents hope for the more than 100,000 people waiting for a transplant and comfort for families facing difficult moments.

If you have ever considered becoming a donor, check your MyChart account to see if this option is available for you. 📲

Together, we can turn everyday healthcare interactions into opportunities to save lives. 💙💚
Learn more at: https://donatelife.net/news/mychart-is-now-the-leading-national-pathway-for-organ-donor-registration/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSNGqBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6UjVRUEh5MTY2RkpIN0lYc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoDiNBPfU69tBhd3hoomlNz_d27ICp9v7q8bnhALyxPbKDgxBsILJof0uvyO_aem_kHfFRFcvvIoH-xpNsuXs4g

Incredible news! MyChart is now the leading national pathway for organ donor registration. 💙💚
In the year since Donate Life America and Epic connected MyChart to the National Donate Life Registry, more than 250,000 people have used MyChart to sign up as organ donors, making it the nation’s leading organ donor registration pathway.
The MyChart organ donor registration feature allows patients to register as organ, eye, and tissue donors directly through the portal they already use to manage their care. More than 220 organizations representing 1,300 hospitals and 27,000 clinics have made the feature available to their patients, and even more organizations are implementing it.
Learn more about this milestone here: https://donatelife.net/news/mychart-is-now-the-leading-national-pathway-for-organ-donor-registration/

05/29/2026

🌟Some people wait for a miracle. Others become one.🌟
💙 Meet the Alexanders! 👫
When John needed a kidney transplant, Bernice made the selfless decision to donate her kidney in advance through the National Kidney Registry – giving a stranger the gift of life so her husband could receive a better matched kidney. For John, this gave him the best possible chance at a healthier future and a successful outcome. By donating in advance, they were also able to be there for one another through every step of the process – serving as each other’s support, caregiver, and strength during healing and recovery.
John and Bernice are pictured with their transplant coordinators who guided them throughout their transplant journey.
Another successful living kidney donation story for AHN Abdominal Transplant. We are so lucky to be a part of their story. 💚

Learn more about how to donate a kidney in advance through The National Kidney Registry’s voucher program: https://www.kidneyregistry.com/for-donors/voucher-program/

05/18/2026

Behind every name on the transplant waitlist is a person hoping for a second chance at life with their loved ones. This article shares the experiences of patients who are courageously telling their stories in the hope of finding a living donor. 🔍

Living donation can shorten the wait time for a transplant and give someone a second chance at life. One generous decision has the power to transform not only one life, but an entire family.

Read their stories below and help us spread awareness about the life-saving impact of living donation.💙💚

https://triblive.com/local/regional/patients-who-need-kidney-transplants-share-their-stories-in-hope-of-finding-living-donors/

If you are interested in living donation or starting the screening process, visit https://agh.donorscreen.org

Dave Lackner remembered being on vacation in Stone Harbor, N.J., in 2007 when the phone call came in. “They had found a kidney for my dad,” Lackner, of Mt. Lebanon, said of that call nearly 20 years ago. The family scrambled to get the patriarch on a flight home for

05/11/2026

💙 A parent’s love knows no limits. For some mothers, love means becoming a living kidney donor for their child – offering hope, healing, and a second chance at life.

Over this Mother’s Day weekend, Tony got to spend time with his family and his mother, Julie, who donated her kidney to him in January of this year.
From every appointment and sleepless nights to the incredible act of donation itself, Julie showed extraordinary strength, sacrifice, and unconditional love. 💐

📰 The Post-Gazette got a chance to interview Tony and Dr. Carpenter to share their remarks on this extra special Mother’s Day. The below link to the Post-Gazette also highlights another Mother’s Day success story between a son and mother in Latrobe, PA. Read more at: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2026/05/10/pittsburgh-mother-son-transplantation/stories/202605100067

“I said it was something that she didn’t have to do but it means the world to me. It definitely put my life back to where I wanted it to be.” said Tony.

“Most people don’t even think twice about it: My kid needs a kidney, take mine.” said Jennifer Carpenter, surgical director of the living kidney program at AHN.

Inspiring stories like these show the love, courage, and sacrifice that families will go through to give their loved ones the chance to grow, heal and enjoy more moments with the people who love them most. 💚

05/06/2026

💙 May 6th is annually observed as National Nurses Day. This day officially kicks off National Nurses Week! 💚
On this day, we raise awareness of all nurse contributions and commitments to their healthcare team, patients, and their families. This is the time to recognize nurses everywhere! 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Give nurses you know a shout out and thank them for their hard work and dedication.
Share this post and tag a nurse in your life or tell a story about the excellent care you’ve received from a nurse. 🩺✨

05/06/2026

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05/04/2026

🩺Celebrating the Power of Nurses! 💫

This Nurses Week, we celebrate our incredible nurses in our AHN Abdominal Transplant department – our transplant coordinators, floor nurses, OR nurses, and any other nurses that care for our patients along the way. 👩‍⚕️

Each of you plays a vital role in the transplant journey. Your care, coordination, and expertise guide patients through some of the most important moments of their lives. From the bedside to the operating room and every step in-between, your impact is truly life changing in more ways than one. You nurses are the heart behind every transplant success. Thank you for all that you do for our patients, transplant team, and community. Because of you, hope is stronger and futures are brighter! 💙💚

The Power of Nurses is seen in every life touched, every hand held, and every second chance given. Happy Nurses Week! ✨

04/30/2026

April 30th – Donor Remembrance Day. 🕊️As we close out National Donate Life Month, Allegheny General Hospital held our annual Donor Memorial Ceremony and Honor Walk to recognize those who gave the ultimate gift through organ donation.

During the ceremony, we heard from Bonnie Schiavone – a 2x liver recipient who has also experienced life a donor family member. She left us with a powerful reminder: “You make a difference every day”. Her words spoke to the impact one decision can have on so many lives.

We also honored 20 donors who legacies continue to live on. By lining the halls for an honor walk, we showed our respect and gratitude to these induvial and the familiar who carry their stories forward. We remain deeply thankful for every donor and the lives they’ve touched; their impact will always be remembered. 💙💚

Register to day to be an organ donor at the link below. https://registerme.org/campaign/ahn?fbclid=IwY2xjawQmhQxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF0T1YwY2UyUlNrOUhFOGdwc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjfieCkoH4GGsxkDz7Idb7EFol6fqQPQ8ndRMmkF6AgsdonGuDsMf9_dk-ca_aem_wL65FImaVoQ8b6zxTabPrw

04/29/2026

🌟Join us tomorrow for our Donor Memorial Ceremony to celebrate Donor Remembrance Day!🌟

📆April 30, 2026
📍Allegheny General Hospital’s Magovern Auditorium
⏰11:00 AM

As Donate Life Month 2026 comes to an end, we invite you to attend our Donor Memorial Ceremony – a meaningful time to remember and celebrate the lives of those who gave the ultimate gift of life through organ, eye, and tissue donation.

This ceremony is a chance to stand alongside donor families, recipients, and our community as we reflect, show gratitude, and keep their legacy alive. After stories and brief remarks are shared in the Magovern Auditorium, we will line the hall as donor families and friends walk from the auditorium to the main lobby to express our gratitude and support. This year's Honor Walk will be led by AHN Abdominal Transplant’s own 2x liver transplant recipient, Bonnie. 💫

All are welcome to attend this event. Share this post and show up to show your support and to raise awareness. Help us honor and celebrate these amazing people that chose the power of donation. 💙💚

Please take the time to reflect and register to be a donor at: https://registerme.org/campaign/ahn
Learn more about organ donation at: https://donatelife.net/