Bringing kidney transplant services closer to home, Carilion makes its case in Richmond

Chronic kidney disease affects a significant portion of the population, with the CDC estimating that 1 in 7 adults are impacted. In Virginia alone, over 2,300 individuals are currently on the waitlist for a kidney transplant. As a system, Carilion has nearly 40,000 patients with chronic kidney disease, more than 5,000 of whom are approaching or experiencing renal failure.