Former New York City policeman Michael Manley recently received a kidney transplant at UNMC’s hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center.
Concerned that Nebraska lacked the technology or the know how found in the Big Apple, Manley initially was skeptical about coming to Nebraska to receive his kidney, which was donated by his sister-in-law, Roseann Mastio of Bellevue.
His fears were eased almost immediately upon arriving on the UNMC campus. And as the process of the transplant and subsequent recovery has progressed, Manley and his family have become increasingly impressed by what’s going on at the medical center.
Click on the images below to view comments from Manley and his family about his transplant experience at the medical center.
Michael Manley, kidney transplant patient, talks about the promise his sister-in-law made when he first learned he was having kidney problems.
Michael Manley, retired New York City policeman, talks about the incredible care he received as a transplant patient at The Nebraska Medical Center.
Patty Manley, wife of kidney transplant patient Michael Manley, talks about the gift of life her sister gave to her husband by donating her kidney.
Roseann Mastio of Bellevue talks about how proud she is to be an organ donor.