Education

Education - Organ Transplant Education & Community Outreach

The MNIT's commitment to education and outreach has resulted in successful community outreach and patient education programs in the Southern California area. These programs have several objectives:

To reduce the incidence of end-stage renal disease by identifying populations at risk for diabetes and hypertension and educating them in disease prevention.
To increase awareness of and access to organ transplantation as a treatment option that can lead to improved quality of life.
To encourage patients to maintain their health while waiting for an organ and to become more proactive in their healthcare.
To spread awareness about the importance of donating organs that can save lives.
To improve the survival rate of transplanted organs by making recipients well informed about the commitment they must make in caring for the new organ.

One-on-One Program

This internationally recognized program is built on the philosophy that support, education and hope can save lives. The program provides end-stage renal disease patients with one-on-one guidance from specially trained organ transplant recipients. Peer Educators educate dialysis patients on the treatment option of transplantation, the major commitment needed to care for a transplanted organ and becoming more proactive in their health.

Education Materials

MNIT has developed education materials that provide important information for the patient and patient's family. This education material assists the patient in their understanding of the transplant process, how it affects their life, and steps to take for a healthy and happy post transplant life.

Mentor Program

This program provides valuable mentorship to patients who are either on the national transplant waiting list or considering living donation. Mentors provide individualized support and educate patients on living donation and active health care so that patients can become successful transplant recipients.