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Penn State Health discontinued its liver and kidney transplant programs amid federal scrutiny.

After Hershey Medical Center stopped performing kidney transplants, Jessica Clark scrambled to find another hospital that would add her to its waiting list.

As problems roiled Penn State Health’s transplant programs, unknowing patients kept hope. Then they were blindsided.

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA and Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

Already sick, former patients of the failed kidney and liver transplant units face rejection and despair as they look elsewhere and grapple with the one thing they cannot afford to lose: time.

An illustration of a transplant operation under a surgical light.

Top Penn State Health surgeon warned leaders about transplant problems months before shutdown. Then he was let go.

by Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College and Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health discontinues kidney and liver transplant programs, citing ‘ongoing challenges’ and federal scrutiny

by Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College and Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health agrees to suspend kidney transplants for the 2nd time since 2022

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA and Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Penn State Health halts liver transplants as national oversight body reviews program

by Charlotte Keith of Spotlight PA and Wyatt Massey of Spotlight PA State College

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