Total Transplants
9
across all organ programs
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Transplant Center
Norton Children's Hospital
Kentucky
Organ Programs
1
Kidney
Highest 1-yr Survival
N/A
Kidney
Total Waitlist
5
patients across all programs
November 2025 data Public-data reference. official source
Norton Children's Hospital
Open-data reference.
Kentucky · Code: KYKC
Data Insight
Norton Children's Hospital is a transplant program in Kentucky (SRTR center code KYKC). According to SRTR Program-Specific Reports from November 2025, the center operates 1 distinct organ program - Kidney.
Across all programs, the center reported approximately 9 transplant procedures during the most recent SRTR reporting cohort. An estimated 5 candidates sit on this center's combined waiting lists, though allocation is driven by OPTN policy (blood type, medical urgency, geography, organ-specific criteria) rather than list position alone.
This center operates 1 SRTR-reporting program; survival estimates are risk-adjusted for recipient characteristics and update approximately twice per year.
Wait Time by Organ Type
National median wait times from listing to transplant. Individual wait times vary by blood type, urgency, and geographic allocation region.
Programs Above Avg
0/1
at or above national 1yr survival
Survival vs National 0.0%
Highest: N/A (Kidney)
Transplant Programs
Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025
| Organ | 1-yr Survival | 3-yr Survival | US Avg | Transplants | Waitlist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidney | N/A | N/A | N/A | 9 | 5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the survival rates at Norton Children's Hospital?
Survival rate data for Norton Children's Hospital is available in the SRTR Program-Specific Reports; rates vary by organ type and reporting period.
How long is the waiting list at Norton Children's Hospital?
According to the latest SRTR data, Norton Children's Hospital has approximately 5 patients on its combined transplant waiting lists across 1 organ program.
Which organs does Norton Children's Hospital transplant?
Norton Children's Hospital offers transplant programs for Kidney, each independently evaluated by SRTR with its own survival rate and volume statistics.
How does Norton Children's Hospital compare to other transplant centers nationally?
Norton Children's Hospital operates 1 transplant program evaluated by SRTR against risk-adjusted national benchmarks.
What factors should I consider when choosing Norton Children's Hospital for transplant?
When evaluating Norton Children's Hospital or any transplant center, consider multiple factors beyond survival statistics: the center's experience with your specific organ type, geographic proximity (which affects organ allocation timing), your insurance coverage, the multidisciplinary team's expertise, post-transplant follow-up capabilities, and the center's patient volume. SRTR data provides one lens, but the OPTN recommends discussing all options with your referring physician and potential transplant teams.
How often is the transplant data for Norton Children's Hospital updated?
The data shown here comes from SRTR Program-Specific Reports released in November 2025 as part of the Collaborative Silo-Reservoir Study (CSRS). SRTR publishes updated program-specific reports approximately twice per year (typically May and November). Each release includes the most recent cohort data, which may lag by 6-18 months due to follow-up requirements for survival outcomes.
Nearby Centers in Kentucky
Other transplant centers in Kentucky reporting to SRTR.
Data Sources
- SRTR Program-Specific Reports (November 2025 release) - center-level survival rates, volume, and waitlist figures for Norton Children's Hospital. srtr.org
- OPTN allocation policy library - organ-specific allocation rules referenced in program narratives. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov
About This Data
This data is for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your transplant team for decisions about your care.
Source: Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR) Program-Specific Reports (CSRS 2511) · November 2025 Survival rates are 1-year graft survival estimates for adult recipients.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- HRSA Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) - federal organ transplant database. optn.transplant.hrsa.gov
- UNOS, United Network for Organ Sharing - national transplant policy and waitlist data. unos.org/data
- SRTR, Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients - center-level outcomes. srtr.org
- CMS Medicare Transplant Center Certifications - federal certification requirements. cms.gov/Medicare/Transplant
- HHS Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) - transplant-procedure utilization data. hcup-us.ahrq.gov
- CDC National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) - mortality context for waitlist/post-transplant outcomes. cdc.gov/nchs/nvss
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