TLC Couch Chat! is an in-depth educational web series dedicated to pulling back the curtain on liver health, transplantation, and organ donation. In a world of social media misinformation and "word-of-mouth" myths, we provide a comfortable space for uncomfortable questions, replacing uncertainty with clinical clarity.
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We provide clarity by bringing together top-tier medical professionals and industry experts, tackling the "unknowns" head-on. Whether we are debunking viral medical myths or confirming breakthrough truths, our mission is to ensure every patient has access to the credible, life-saving information they deserve.
March 31, 2026
3PM ET/noon PT
Mark McIntosh, a Colorado sportscaster, community advocate, and living kidney recipient, is the chair of the Denver Host Committee for the 2026 Transplant Games of America. He is leading the effort to bring the event to the Mile High City from June 18-23, 2026, which celebrates the life-saving power of organ, eye, and tissue donation
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Come hear all about the games and get ready to get your sport on! It's not too late to register.
April 2, 2026
1PM ET/10AM PT
On August 12, 2013 Gavin Class suffered an exertional heat stroke during football practice at Towson University. His body temperature reached an estimated 111 degrees. Upon arrival at the hospital Gavin was in a coma with significant organ failure. He was then transferred to The University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma, where his heart stopped and he needed to be resuscitated. The doctors told his family “he is as close to dying without being dead.” After being stabilized, it was determined that he was in need of a liver transplant. He was put on a new MARS (Molecular Adsorbent Recirculating System) machine. A state-of-the-art rescue device for patients with hepatic failure.
Coming Soon!
Static cold storage is becoming a thing of the past. In this session, Dr. Marwan Kazimi explores the latest advancements in normothermic and hypothermic machine perfusion. We’ll dive into the science of "liver reconditioning," where marginal organs are optimized for success, and the logistical revolution that allows for daylight, scheduled surgeries. Dr. Kazimi will share data on how these technologies are expanding the donor pool and shortening the bridge from listing to transplant, moving the field away from the "four-hour scramble" toward a more sustainable, high-success clinical model.