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Programs & Services


Lung and Heart - Lung Transplant Program

Provides transplants for people who have end stage lung only or heart-lung organ failure, and who meet the program's eligibility criteria.

The Transplant Program provides assessment for patients with end stage organ failure, which includes but is not limited to:

  • medical, surgical and psychosocial assessment
  • diagnostic investigations
  • consultation with specialists

If a patient is deemed suitable for organ transplant, the Transplant Program will:

  • list the candidate for organ transplant
  • monitor the candidate alongside the primary care physician while listed for transplant
  • provide transplant education and support the candidate through the transplant experience

If a patient receives an organ transplant they will be followed by a Transplant Program lifelong.

Access
Service Providers May Include
Multidisciplinary Transplant Team
Eligibility

End stage organ failure.

Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.


Service Locations