Video Series
Caregiver Lifeline Informational Video Series
Pre-Transplant
Estate Planning 101 Watch here
Coping Practices to Strengthen Your Emotional Health Watch here
Dr. Sarah Gulick discusses the impact of depression and anxiety on individuals going through transplant/chronic illness as well as practical techniques and coping skills through ACT Therapy.
Understanding Medicare for Transplant and How fundraising can Help with Costs not Covered by Insurance Watch here
Learn about Medicare eligibility and how it differs depending on the reason for being entitled, how the rules that apply to Medicare vary based on recipient eligibility, and how fundraising for transplant can be a helpful option to cover transplant costs not covered by insurance.
UNOS: How Transplant Patients Make the Transplant System Work Watch Here
A webinar with UNOS CEO Brian Shepard and Robert Goodman, Heart Transplant Recipient and Member of UNOS’ Board of Directors.
Social Security Benefits and Organ Transplant Watch Here
A webinar on with head of Pond Lehockey Disability’s social security disability department, Mr. Thomas Giordano Jr., Esq. Did you know with social security disability insurance, transplant patients may be eligible for up to $2,700 per month in disability benefits and health insurance under Medicare? Join us for this informative discussion on eligibility and the application for SSDI.
Preparing for Transplant Watch Here
Not sure how to plan for the transplant process? Watch this video to learn how transplant families can prepare for the unpredictable and dynamic transplant journey.
Transplant Webinar: Organ Donation to Transplant Surgery Watch here
Larry Suplee, MS, CTBS, Director, Transplant Information Center with Gift of Life Donor Program shares the process for organ and tissue donation, how organs are procured, allocated, and transported for transplantation, and how the “waitlist” works.
Post-Transplant
Transplant Medication 101 with Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy. Watch here
The New Normal Watch Here
This virtual session focuses on what to consider when navigating the post-transplant journey and re-imaging your new normal. The New Normal Resources
Nutrition after Transplant Watch Here
A webinar on post-transplant nutrition and diabetes with Temple University Hospital.
Communicating with your Donor Family Watch Here
A virtual session on with guest Jacquelyn Kates, LSW, CT, Senior Family Services Counselor at Gift of Life Donor Program.
Transplant Dermatology: What You Need To Know Watch Here
Presented by: Mark Abdelmalek, MD
Mohs Surgeon, Dermatology of Philadelphia- Mohs Surgery Center
Adjunct Associate Professor of Dermatology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Skin Cancer After Transplant Watch Here
Gift of Life Howie’s House joins Penn Medicine’s High Risk Skin Cancer Clinic for a “Skin Cancer After Transplant” webinar. Learn about skin cancer after transplant and detection and prevention methods with experts Elizabeth Hayward, MSN, CRNP and Leora Aizman.
Exploring Survivor’s Guilt Watch Here
A discussion on “Exploring Survivor’s Guilt” with Gift of Life Howie’s House Social Worker Talia Giordano, LCSW and Gift of Life Donor Program Senior Family Support Counselor, Jacquelyn Kates, LSW, CT.
COVID-19 Update Watch here
COVID-19 Update and Transplant with Dr. Judith Anesi, University of Pennsylvania.