She leaves a little sparkle wherever she goes!

When you’re waiting for a lung transplant, time matters. To receive a lung donation quickly can mean the difference between life and death.

Imagine suffering a series of 14 heart attacks at just 15 years old.

It was a life-changing surgery, right in the middle of a pandemic. Dan Whithorn got a new heart, knowing he would be dealing with the operation and recovery without his family near. But thanks to his medical team, Dan was never alone. They bonded over books, music and much more!

When Lori Wiser married the love of her life in March 2019, she also decided it was the perfect opportunity to pay it forward. 

The need for organ donors has been rising significantly over the years. Learn more about two ways you can become an organ donor.

Kacee Bateman recognized the need, and started a kidney transplant chain that touched the lives of countless others.

Transplant coordinator Regina Rau, transplant manager Vicki Hunter and Kara Cordell from Live On Nebraska take part in this Q&A session to let others know more about organ donation and what sets Nebraska Medicine apart.

The Nebraska Medicine Patient Assistance Fund provides assistance to hundreds of patients and their families each year by helping them with everyday needs such as lodging, meals, gas cards and transportation. Learn how it helped this young heart recipient and his family.

Jean Hoffman's first heart transplant was 22 years ago. It allowed her to see so much of life she wouldn't have been able to see without it