Tag Archives: kidney transplant

Jill Morton: Going for the Gold

July 27th, 2011 - 11:16 am

This story originally appeared on “In the Loop”, a community/news site for Mayo Clinic employees. Eight years ago, Jill Morton was dying. A family history of kidney disease had finally caught up with her. Her kidneys were failing, and her … Continue reading →

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Mayo Transplant Patient a Finalist on American Idol

March 19th, 2009 - 12:00 pm

He made it! Scott MacIntyre, singer/songwriter/pianist from Scottsdale, Ariz., that is. Scott, 23, a contestant on the current season of American Idol, made the list of the 10 finalists on last night’s program (Wednesday, March 18) when “America” voted him … Continue reading →

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Not Your Traditional Wedding Anniversary: Husband Donates Kidney to Wife of 30 Years

March 10th, 2009 - 6:00 am

Pearls top the list as the suggested 30th wedding anniversary gift. Still, some devoted husbands may opt to purchase their bride of three decades a special spa day – or an exotic trip to sip a cool drink by an … Continue reading →

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