A New Kidney From Dad - Jacks Story - Nebraska Medicine @Nebraskamed

Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Jack Petersen's life changed dramatically after he was able to receive a new kidney from a special living organ donor; his dad. Hear Dan and Vanessa Petersen share their experience with Nebraska Medicine's Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program.

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