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In 1973, Guadalupe Alejos was one the first to undergo a kidney transplant at what is now known as Trinity Health Grand Rapids. Fifty years later, that kidney is still functioning and has allowed him to lead a full, happy and productive life.

In 2023, the Trinity Health Kidney Transplant Center in Grand Rapids celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since its opening in 1973, more than 2,800 kidney transplants have occurred, improving the lives not only of the patients but of their loved ones and caregivers.

In 2023, the Trinity Health Kidney Transplant Center in Grand Rapids celebrates its 50th anniversary. Since its opening in 1973, more than 2,800 kidney transplants have occurred, improving the lives not only of the patients but of their loved ones and caregivers.

U.S. News & World Report has named six Trinity Health Michigan hospitals as High Performing for the 2022-2023 year, an honor that recognizes their outstanding quality for specific medical procedures and conditions.  This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News’ Best Hospitals Procedures & Conditions ratings.

The Kidney Transplant Center at Mercy Health has been in our community for nearly 50 years and the team has performed more than 2,800 kidney transplants.

Jennifer Figures had a willing donor named Katie Vreeland, but Vreeland wasn’t a match. In Panama City, Florida, Cindy Rounds wanted to donate to Trey Timmins, but they weren’t a match. So using the National Kidney Registry’s Voucher Program, Rounds donated to Figures, and Vreeland donated to a man in New York.