DHR Health Transplant Institute to host 'Miracle of a Kidney Transplant' info session

MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — DHR Health will hold a free community event titled "Miracle of A Kidney Transplant."

DHR Health Transplant Institute physicians and staff members will be available to answer questions and present on a variety of transplantation topics.

"The goal of this event is to raise awareness that a transplant is the best treatment option," said Dr. Sridhar Allam, Kidney Transplant physician. "That you do not have to leave the area for treatment."

The event will take place on Tuesday, July 15, starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo del Prado Avenue.

The session will cover the risks and benefits of a kidney transplant. It will also allow patients to share their transplant experiences.

Attendees must register in advance. For more information, call (956) 342-2711.