The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Hospital Transplant Center has one of the oldest and most established transplant programs in the country. Your gift supports the Center’s ability to pioneer procedures to treat patients with end-stage organ failure and provide some of the best outcomes in our region and our nation.


Innovation and Discovery

Too often, a transplant program’s ability to save lives is limited by the insufficient supply of donor organs. Nevertheless, the need for transplants—and the number of people on the wait list—grows. Your support changes the outlook for patients by providing physician-scientists with the vital resources to conduct and use innovative research to pioneer new procedures.

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Transplant Nurses Heal

The Transplant Center’s expertise is elevated by its compassionate, professional, and dedicated nursing staff. The care delivered by transplant nurses and nurse coordinators often goes beyond providing critical medical care; they are essential in helping patients remain motivated during the healing process and provide lifelong direct access for health care support. This kind of expertise requires specialized training and ongoing education. Hear how a grateful patient sparked generosity for transplant nurses.

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The Donor Difference

Friday, October 18, 2024

At Barnes-Jewish Hospital, some patients need additional help overcoming barriers that prevent them from successfully transitioning home to lead healthy lives. Thanks to dedicated patient care funds provided by donors to the Foundation, hospital social workers are able to provide these patients with resources—transportation, lodging, medical equipment, bill assistance, gift cards for medicine, food, car seats, and cribs—at a time of urgent need. Here’s just one of 30,000 annual stories of how these donor funds are put to use:

Gina was overjoyed after the birth of her child. However, she was also heavy with worry because the electricity had been disconnected at her home as overwhelming bills mounted. Through patient care funds at The Foundation for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, electricity was restored to Gina’s home so her new baby could get a healthy start.

“I could see a visible weight lift from her shoulders,” says the Barnes-Jewish Hospital case manager who helped Gina. “This money was life-changing for this family. I’m proud of our ability as health care providers to acknowledge how social determinants of health play such a significant role in our patients’ lives. And I’m proud of an institution that can use its financial capital to invest in patients.”

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