Avera Transplant Institute Patient Education

Bone Marrow Transplant

Choose from the following topics to learn about the bone marrow transplant process.

Bone Marrow Transplant Educational Information

The Bone Marrow and Blood Cord Donation and Transplantation website was established to help patients, health care professionals and the public understand bone marrow and cord blood transplantation.

The Office of Patient Advocacy has made the presentations and recordings from Living Now: A Survivors' Conference on Life After Transplant. Listen to or view the presentations now »

Kidney & Pancreas (solid organ) Transplant

Choose from the following topics to learn about the kidney and pancreas transplant processes. Printable pdf versions are also provided.

Updates from UNOS (United Network for Organ Sharing)

UNOS is an organization established by Congress to oversee the national organ wait list and the matching process. The following patient information is required information for transplant centers to provide to persons who are on the transplant waiting list. Select and click on the bullet point to access this information.

• A UNOS toll-free patient services line
• Multiple listing options
• Program Information

Interactive Calculators

Our interactive calculators provide a way to educate health consumers and patients on healthy habits. Find answers to commonly asked questions.

• Body Mass Index – Adults
• Cost of Smoking
• Nutritional Needs

South Dakota Quit Line

To assist you to stop smoking, call 1-866-SDQuits (1-866-737-8487) or to go online, www.doh.sd.gov.