Upstate Transplant

09/08/2026

A kidney donor at Upstate University Hospital was part of a chain reaction of generosity that gave three people with failing kidneys a new lease on life.

09/03/2026

📢 Holiday Closure Notice

The Upstate Transplant Clinic will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day holiday! 🇺🇸

08/26/2026

📣 Calling all dialysis professionals, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians, transplant coordinators, and healthcare partners across Central New York!

Join us for the 2026 Upstate Transplant & Nephrology Symposium on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the CNY BioTech Accelerator in Syracuse. This free educational event will feature expert presentations on the latest developments in transplantation and nephrology, including a keynote presentation by nationally recognized transplant surgeon Dr. Ron Shapiro of Mount Sinai.

This is a great opportunity to:
✅ Earn CME credit
✅ Learn about current advances in transplant and nephrology care
✅ Connect with colleagues from across the region
✅ Explore strategies to improve outcomes for patients with end-stage organ disease

Registration is free, but advance registration is required. Space is limited.

🔗 Register today:
https://www.upstate.edu/transplant/symposium.php

We look forward to seeing our community partners there!

08/12/2026

Join us virtually on September 11 for our Living Donor Workshop.

This informative and welcoming session is designed to help you learn more about living donation, connect with others, and get your questions answered in a supportive environment.

You don’t have to navigate the kidney transplant journey alone. We're here to support you every step of the way.

Space is limited! Reserve your spot today by scanning the QR code or using the registration link. Please register by September 7.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/CukZ72AxMK?origin=lprLink

08/03/2026

August is National Minority Donor Awareness Month! At Upstate Transplant Center, we witness amazing journeys every single day, thanks to the selfless generosity of living donors and their families. This National Minority Donor Awareness Month, you can make a powerful difference. Help us save and heal more lives in multicultural communities. If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, we invite you to take the next step and visit:
https://upstate.donorscreen.org/register/now

07/10/2026

🌟 Celebrating Our Transplant Finance Coordinators! 🌟

Today, we recognize and celebrate the incredible work of our Transplant Finance Coordinators, whose dedication helps make life-saving transplantation possible for our patients.

Behind every successful transplant journey is a team working tirelessly to navigate the complexities of insurance authorization, financial counseling, and benefit coordination. Our finance coordinators serve as advocates, educators, and problem-solvers—helping patients and families understand their coverage, overcome barriers to care, and focus on what matters most: their health.

Their expertise, compassion, and commitment ensure that financial challenges do not stand in the way of transplantation. From the first evaluation through post-transplant care, they are an essential part of the multidisciplinary team that supports our patients every step of the way.
Please join us in thanking our Transplant Finance Coordinators for their professionalism, perseverance, and patient-centered approach. Your work makes a difference every day, and our transplant center is stronger because of you.

💚 Thank you for all that you do to support our patients, families, and transplant team.

Today we celebrate National Transplant Financial Coordinator Day! 💙 Thank you to the dedicated professionals who help patients navigate the financial journey of transplantation—your work makes lifesaving care possible.

07/01/2026

🌞 Happy July from Upstate Transplant Center! ❤️

As we welcome July, we celebrate the hope, healing, and new beginnings that transplantation makes possible.

Every day, we are inspired by the generosity of organ donors and donor families, the resilience of transplant recipients, the dedication of living donors, and the unwavering support of caregivers and healthcare professionals.

Thank you to our incredible transplant community for making a difference in so many lives.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and joyful summer!

💙 Every Gift. Every Life. Every Day.
💙 Together, We Give Hope.

06/27/2026

Today, a portion of our transplant team came together in celebration of Pride, standing united in support of the diversity that makes our community, our patients, and our workplace so strong.

While many of our team members couldn’t step away from what matters most—providing exceptional care to our patients—we proudly carry their spirit with us.

Their dedication is a powerful reminder that compassion, inclusion, and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

We celebrate Pride not just today, but every day—by fostering a culture where everyone feels seen, valued, and supported.

Together, we are stronger. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth — a day that commemorates freedom and reminds us of the ongoing journey toward equity in our communities and healthcare.

At Upstate Transplant Center, we are committed to advancing health equity in organ donation and transplantation.

While progress continues, disparities remain — Black/African American patients make up a significantly higher portion of those waiting for transplants compared to their representation among donors.

This Juneteenth, we reaffirm our commitment to:
❤️ Increasing access to transplantation
❤️ Building trust in the donation process
❤️ Promoting diversity in organ donation
❤️ Ensuring every patient has a fair chance at life-saving transplant

06/18/2026