HERE Film Series Episode 3 - Dwayne's Story
Dwayne's StoryDwayne Sheppard is an active, fun-loving father, who loves the outdoors and camping with his family. Severe kidney disease negatively affected his quality of life and a transplant became a necessity. His transplant journey led to quite an unexpected result. | |
Pioneers in Transplant Dr. Chad Richardson shares many examples of how Hennepin Healthcare has always been and continues to be at the forefront of Kidney Transplant care and excellence. | What do Kidneys Do? Chief of Transplant Surgery Dr. Mark Hill explains the primary role of your kidneys and how they function to overcome a wide variety of factors to maintain balance and body health. |
The Long Wait Nurse Jenny Bodner discusses the hard reality of just how long the waitlist is for a kidney, and what it means to so many to give the gift of life. | What Happens to the Bad Kidneys? Chief of Transplant Surgery Dr. Mark Hill shares the fate of the poor functioning kidneys and his answer will likely surprise you! |
The Gift of Giving Kidney Center Nurse and Donor Advocate Jenny Bodner shares her experience in speaking with prospective donors and what drives them to their ultimate decision to give. | Tree of Life Nurse Jenny Bodner details the story behind Hennepin Healthcare’s Tree of Life, and how important it is to all patients on their journey. |
Culture of Collaboration Transplant Surgeon Dr. Chad Richardson opens up about the uniqueness of Hennepin Healthcare, and how collaboration leads to better outcomes. | A Mission Serving Everyone Nephrologist Dr. Connie Wang describes how important the mission is within the Transplant Program and throughout Hennepin Healthcare. |
Removing Barriers Dr. Chad Richardson talks about the organizational commitment to provide exceptional care, without exception for everyone. | Patients First Nurse Jenny Bodner describes the economic and ethnic diversities of the patient population and the willingness of staff to help all patients, no matter what the circumstances. |