Melissa Tartsah Morgan and Vicky Gold Videos

Melissa Tartsah Morgan is a kidney transplant recipient and her mother, Vicky Gold, was her living donor.

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Melissa Tartsah Morgan and Vicky Gold

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After enduring a harrowing medical struggle, Vicky Gold and her daughter, Melissa Tartsah Morgan, agree: To be Chickasaw, you have strength.

Initial Kidney Treatments

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Chickasaw mother Vicky Gold tells the story of the initial treatments for her daughter Melissa, after she was diagnosed with FSGS.

Family Kidney Transplant

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Chickasaw mother Vicky Gold continues the saga toward becoming a kidney donor for her daughter Melissa who was in desperate need of a transplant.

Getting Serious About Treatment Options

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When her daughter began suffering kidney failure, Vicky Gold decided it was time to get serious about how to proceed with the medical treatment.

Choosing Chickasaw Health Services

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The Carl Albert Indian Health Facility served Chickasaw citizens with quality care before the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center opened in 2010.

Support of the Chickasaw Nation

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The emotional support provided by the Chickasaw Nation helped Vicky Gold and her daughter Melissa.

Kidney Transplant Recovery

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Vicky Gold remembers seeing her daughter for the first time after the surgery.