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February 2009
South Carolina's Children's Transplant Center
When organ or bone marrow transplants are necessary for children, the MUSC Children's Hospital is ready to assist. The Children's Hospital is able to provide heart, kidney, liver and bone marrow transplants. As Dr. Saul mentioned in his article, it is the only pediatric facility able to do so in the state of South Carolina. MUSC sees children from across the state and from many areas of the country needing these valuable services.
Having any kind of transplant takes a lot of coordination of care for the patient and the family. We tend to focus on the surgery or procedure itself but a lot goes into the transplant process. MUSC is fortunate to have teams that are working for the family and child to make sure that the process is as efficient as possible. It is so important that both the patient and the family are ready for the challenges that are ahead of them before the transplant. After the transplant, a coordinated follow up process is needed. Whether it is the social worker, nurse, case manager or others, MUSC wants to make sure that all the needs are met for a successful transplant.
As we look forward to the future of the transplant program we hope to expand the services that are provided. We are currently working closely with the Transplant Service Line and we see the possibility of a lung transplant opportunity. Planning for these types of programs takes a lot of work and dedication by the team. MUSC focuses on making sure the processes are in place to provide the best service possible. When caring for the leaders of our future, we have to know that the care we provide is the best.
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John Sanders, MHA
Administrator
MUSC Children's Hospital |
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