Patient Stories
Robotic Liver Transplant Brings Siblings Closer Than Ever
08/14/2025
When he was diagnosed with a rare genetic liver disease, Lukas’s life flipped upside down. But expert care from UI Health and a living organ donation from his sister, Rachel, got him back on track. Read More
Newlyweds Celebrate Marriage by Giving Gift of Life
04/01/2025
Luciano's fatigue and shortness of breath were early signs of liver disease. A living-donor transplant from his wife, Darlene, saved his life. Read More
Raquel & Rocky’s Transplant Story: ‘Don’t Worry, Mom. I Got Your Back!’
10/25/2023
When Raquel Ramirez needed a life-saving liver transplant, her daughter, Rocky, did not hesitate to step up. Read More
Living Liver Donation: Brian and Jodey
09/24/2018
Brian Herberer and Jodey Seaman.are lifelong friends, so when Brian needed a liver transplant to save his life, Jodey stepped up to be a living donor. Says Brian: ‘We have our future back.’ Read More
Dave Marszalek Found An All-Star Team To Save His Life
07/22/2014
A rare liver disease threatened Dave’s life, but he had the best transplant team in Chicago — and his daughter, Ashley — working to save him. Read More
Thanks To 2 Special Children and Her Doctors’ Skill, Amy Chan Says “Yes” To Life.
06/22/2014
As my liver continued to fail, so did my health and after intricate split liver surgery I had a new liver. Read More
