William N. Pennington Foundation Donates $5.5 Million to Renown Transplant Institute
A generous contribution from the Pennington Foundation supports a lifesaving transplant program in northern Nevada.
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The Renown Transplant Institute is a premier organ transplant center dedicated to transforming the lives of Nevadans through exceptional transplant care. With a foundation of world-class medical expertise, state-of-the-art technology and a deep commitment to compassionate care, our Transplant Institute is proud to introduce the first kidney transplant program in northern Nevada.
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In The News
Renown Health Achieves Key Milestone with Certification to Begin Kidney Transplant Program, Patient Assessments to Begin Immediately
The Renown Transplant Institute proudly announces a major milestone in its mission to provide life-saving care to patients with end-stage kidney disease. As of November 6, the Institute has been granted Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) certification, and interim approval of its application for full UNOS approval on December 13, 2024. This now enables the Institute team to begin assessing patients for kidney transplants.
Groundbreaking Historic Milestone: Renown Health Welcomes First Kidney Transplant Surgeon and Chief of Transplant Surgery Program
Renown Health announces the appointment of Ernesto P. Molmenti, M.D., PH.D. M.B.A. as the hospital’s inaugural kidney transplant surgeon. Dr. Molmenti comes to Renown from New York City. Dr. Molmenti is a highly skilled and experienced transplant surgeon specializing in kidney transplantation. He has 25 years of experience in performing successful kidney transplant surgeries and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
Renown Welcomes First Transplant Nephrologist to Region and Announces the Renown Transplant Institute
Bringing essential services, hope and life-saving treatment to people with end-stage kidney disease.