Penn State Health temporarily suspends kidney transplant program for 2 weeks due to UNOS concerns and liver transplant issues.

Penn State Health has temporarily suspended its kidney transplant program at Milton S. Hershey Medical Center for two weeks, following concerns raised by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) and recent issues with the liver transplant program. The health system is cooperating with UNOS to evaluate the organizational structure of their liver and kidney transplant programs, with the main focus on patient safety and meeting their needs.

May 17, 2024
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