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Only 25% Of Illinoisans Awaiting A Kidney Transplant Can Get One
Thursday, Mar 12, 2020 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are awaiting a kidney transplant. In Illinois, the waiting list stands at approximately 3,500. Yet in 2018, only 25% of Illinoisans awaiting a kidney transplant received one. That’s one reason health professionals, advocates, businesses, and community organizations from across the state came together to form the Illinois Kidney Care Alliance (IKCA). A severe shortage of donated kidneys, financial issues, and a lack of health insurance are only some of the barriers faced by people who need transplants. Kidney failure is a physical, emotional, and financial burden and is especially prevalent in minority communities. IKCA helps advocate for those who suffer from kidney failure and their families. For more information about our efforts in Illinois, visit our website. 
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