Health Watch: DC Kidney Exchange
Updated: Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009, 6:09 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 16 Dec 2009, 6:09 PM EST
Reported By: Beth Galvin | Edited By: Leigha Baugham
WASHINGTON (MyFOX ATLANTA) – A record-setting kidney exchange took place at Georgetown University Hospital. The exchange got many people off dialysis. The donors had a chance to meet with the recipients.
Twenty-six people and patients were involved in the kidney exchange.
The person who started the chain was an anonymous, altruistic donor who did not have a friend or loved one who needed a kidney. Instead, the woman said she was inspired by President Obama’s call to service.
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