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July 28, 2023

IU Health celebrates 20th anniversary of intestine transplant program

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IU Health celebrates 20th anniversary of intestine transplant program

In July 2003, surgeons at Indiana University Health performed Indiana’s first intestine transplant, saving the life of 2-year-old David Peck. Two decades later, 22-year-old David and his mom Traci Peck reflect on this significant milestone to bring awareness to organ donation and thank his transplant team. IU Health is one of the few healthcare systems in the country that performs intestine transplants, having performed more than 300 intestine transplants for adults and children since 2003.

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