PARSIPPANY — The Morris County Organ Transplant Group hosted a discussion on heart disease and transplantation during their May monthly meeting.
George “Sage” Mitchell, Betty Fanelli, John Parks, Paul Vico and Josephine Riley shared their unique journey leading up to a heart transplant.
Dr. Marc Goldschmidt, Medical Director of the Heart Success Program and Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs at Atlantic Health Services, shared his perspective on heart failure treatments and advancements in mechanical pumps (VADS).
The transplant group is sponsored by the NJ Sharing Network. The group is open to anyone who has had an organ or tissue transplant, has donated, is waitlisted as well as their family. To learn more about the Morris County group Nick at (973) 984-6966 or e-mail mcorgantransplantgroup@gmail.com.
For more information on the NJ Sharing Network and their upcoming 5K Run/Walks on May 20 in Long Branch and June 3 in New Providence call (908) 516-5400 or click here for their website.
