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This page is dedicated to everyone who is working hard for Organ Donation.  A place for people to get information about local support groups or Organ Donation events in Michigan.  Please check back often as we will be updating as we get the information.

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WELCOME TO: The Have A Heart? Foundation

The Have A Heart? Foundation is a charitable fundraising organization committed and dedicated to assisting patients in financial need. Whether it be due to lack of medical insurance, lack of financial resources, unavailability to Medicare or Medicaid, the Have A Heart? Foundation is here to help.  We will consider any other circumstance or situation preventing the patient from adequately handling the financial responsibilities associated with hospitalization and medical care.

The foundation is a non-profit organization that is comprised of a board of directors that collaborate with one another in the decision making process. All board and committee members have an equal voice and an equal vote. The board must unanimously agree on all aspects of the patient assistance program prior to acceptance of the program.

The Have A Heart? Foundation



SUPPORT GROUPS:
Polycystic Kidney Disease Support Group (PKD) out of Beaumont Hospital.  Meets every third Tuesday of the month.  For more information, please contact Kathryn M. Glynn, Chapter Coordinator at (248) 761-9944 or detroitchapter@pkdcure.org.  If you would like to learn more about PKD, please visit their website at www.pkdcure.org.


University of Michigan Transplant Support Groups

University of Michigan Adult Heart Transplant and LVAD Support Group
When: Meets on the first Friday of each month; 10 a.m.-noon
Where: University Hospital, room UH2C108
For: Pre- and post-heart transplant patients and their families, as well as individuals considering or already placed on Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Contact: Call facilitator Ruth Halben, M.S.W, C.S.W., for more information: 734-763-9788.

University of Michigan Lung Transplant Support Group
When: Meets the fourth Saturday of each month; 10 a.m.-noon
Where: University Hospital, Room UH 2C224.
For: Patients who may need to be listed for, are listed for or have had a lung transplant; Also open to their families and support people.
Contact: Call facilitator Lisbeth Warner, LMSW: 734-615-5334


Beaumont Hospital Support Groups

Beaumont Hospital Transplant Connection Support Group (Kidney, Liver, Pancreas, Intestines.  This group meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Administration Building 1st Floor, Conference Dining Rooms A and B.  If you have any questions you can e-mail this group at llliver1@sbcglobal.net or call them at (248) 551-1033 (Option 3).

Beaumont Support Group Flyer


Henry Ford Hospital's Transplant Support Groups:

Bone Marrow: Contact (313) 916-9754

Heart: Meets first Wednesday, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, Education & Research Bldg., Room 2038C.  Contact: Ginger St. John (313) 916-1154

Kidney/Pancreas:  Meets 3rd Thursday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM, Clinic Bldg., 16th Floor, Large Conference Room.  Contact: Patrick Williams (313) 916-1290

Liver: Meets 2nd Thursday, 11:00 a.m. -12:00 PM, Clinic Bldg., 16th Floor, Large Conference Room.  Contact Maria Munoz (313) 916-1352

Lung: Meets 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 - 2:30 PM, Clinic Bldg., 16th Floor, Large Conference Room.  Contact Anne Eshelman (313) 916-2523 or (313) 916-7608

LVAD: Meets 3rd Monday, 10:00 - 11:00 AM, Clinic Bldg., 14th Floor, Room B1402B.  Contact Genger St. John (313) 916-1154

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