First Quadruple Organ Transplant in US | Chicago News

Doctors at Northwestern Memorial Hospital pulled off the first-ever quadruple organ transplant in the U.S., giving a 36-year-old cystic fibrosis patient a second chance at life after her lungs failed post-transplant. The groundbreaking surgery—adding a liver and kidney to her second double lung transplant—was a medical marvel, requiring unprecedented coordination. Now, four months later, she’s walking daily, thanking her donors, and preparing to return home to Iowa to reunite with her son—a powerful reminder of the life-saving power of organ donation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6eceeb0b9fd660c7