Joann Nyberg
Coverage of Joann Nyberg in the Nexus archive.
- Wayne County family searching for kidney donor to save grandfather’s life
A Wayne County family is seeking a living kidney donor for 68-year-old Ed Nyberg, who has Stage 5 kidney failure and 9% kidney function. Ed's family is distributing flyers and yard signs to find a donor, as he waits on a transplant list with long delays. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan highlights financial protections and support for living donors in the state.
- ‘I can’t imagine him not being there’: Wayne County family searches for kidney donor to save grandad’s life
Ed Nyberg, a 68-year-old man with Stage 5 kidney failure, is seeking a living kidney donor as his family distributes flyers and yard signs to raise awareness. His family highlights the challenges of waiting for a deceased donor transplant, which can take years, and notes Michigan's programs to support living donors financially. The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan reports over 2,300 people in the state await transplants.