Introduction to living organ donation​

By becoming a living organ donor, you can save a life. Alberta has living liver and kidney donor programs. The living lung donor program mentioned in the video is not currently operating.

Becoming a living liver donor​

You can save a life by donating part of your liver. This video talks about the testing required, the surgery, the risks and benefits of becoming a living liver donor, and the recovery period after surgery.

Welcome to the transplant waitlist

This video has important information you need to know while waiting for an organ to become available. Learn how to make sure the transplant program can reach you, what to pack to be ready for your trip to the hospital, and what you need to do while waiting for your transplant.

Receiving the call for a transplant​

You need to be ready, willing, and able to accept an offer when it comes. Learn what you need to know and what you need to do when you receive the call to tell you that an organ is available.

Epstein Barr virus (EBV)​

This video tells you what you need to know about Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and your organ transplant. Learn about the risk of EBV, testing, symptoms, treatment, and monitoring.

Exceptional distribution​

Exceptional distribution means that an organ might carry certain risks to the person receiving it. Based on the donor’s known history, unknown history, or testing, this type of organ may have a higher risk of spreading a disease or infection to you. Learn about exceptional distribution and what you need to know. It’s best to think about your exceptional distribution decision before you’re offered an organ and not wait until you get the offer.

Increased risk donor (IRD)​

An increased risk donor is someone with risk factors that raise their chances of having certain infections, including HIV, hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis B virus. The donors test negative for these infections, but there is a time when tests can’t detect these infections. Learn about increased risk donor organs and what you need to know. It’s best to think about your decision for increased risk donor organs before you’re offered the organ and not wait until you get the offer.

Islet transplant program information and process​

Learn what an islet transplant is and if it’s right for you. Find out about referrals to the Islet Transplant Program and what to expect during the evaluation phase before the transplant.

Islet transplant program procedure and follow-up information

Knowing what to expect when you get an islet transplant can help reduce anxiety and make you feel more comfortable. This video will help you understand how the islet transplant happens, what the risks of the procedure are, and what happens when you go home after your transplant.

Created for children and families, follow Addy’s story of getting a liver transplant. Addy takes you and your child through all parts of the pediatric liver transplant process, including meeting the transplant team, being on the waitlist, having a transplant operation, and life after a liver transplant.