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Hahnemann could perform nation's first organ transplant from HIV-positive donors

Hahnemann University Hospital announced Monday that it has received permission to perform kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive patients, putting it in the running to...

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Organ donations offer hope and healing amid tragedy of overdose

After her son Charles became addicted to heroin, Eileen Grugan was always fearful of getting that phone call, the one telling her that he had overdosed on the street or in a car somewhere.

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How a lifelong friendship, a random act of kindness and social media brought...

Joe Weissinger's young son carried a sign at the 2018 Mummers Parade declaring 'My Daddy Needs a Kidney.' In October, he got one. The story of how the recipient and donor got in contact with one...

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Mother of late Temple student sees his legacy in lives of others

Temple students have raised $13,000 for Gift of Life in honor of the late Eric Smith and Kevin Kless, two alums whose organs gave others new life.

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Hahnemann could perform nation's first organ transplant from HIV-positive donors

Hahnemann University Hospital announced Monday that it has received permission to perform kidney and liver transplants from HIV-positive donors to HIV-positive patients, putting it in the running to...

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Organ donations offer hope and healing amid tragedy of overdose

After her son Charles became addicted to heroin, Eileen Grugan was always fearful of getting that phone call, the one telling her that he had overdosed on the street or in a car somewhere.

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How a lifelong friendship, a random act of kindness and social media brought...

Joe Weissinger's young son carried a sign at the 2018 Mummers Parade declaring 'My Daddy Needs a Kidney.' In October, he got one. The story of how the recipient and donor got in contact with one...

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Mother of late Temple student sees his legacy in lives of others

Temple students have raised $13,000 for Gift of Life in honor of the late Eric Smith and Kevin Kless, two alums whose organs gave others new life.

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Gift of Life set a national record for organ donations in 2021

The Gift of Life program set a national record by procuring organ donations from 705 donors in 2021. The Philadelphia-based organization led the United states in organ donations for 14th consecutive...

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