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The Gift of Family, the Gift of Life

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Abington – Jefferson Health's Treatment Helps Jack & Dor DeLong Stay on the Move

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James Gilmartin Can’t Believe He’s Still Alive

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Jane Karatzas Says “Bravo!” to Jefferson

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Building the Model of Healthcare for the Future

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Jefferson: Here for Your Health

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Free Lung Screening Saves Grateful Patient’s Life

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Connected, Heart and Soul—and Kidney

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New Hip Gets Mike Back on Track

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Second Opinions for Docs, Second Chances for Patients: Stanley Ginsburg

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Living, Learning, and Counting Carbs

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Helping a New Mom Get Back to What’s Important

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Patient Credits Jefferson’s Quick Action and Compassionate Care With Saving His Life

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Clinical Trial Gives Family the Gift of Time

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A Brother’s Gift of Life

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Still Bowling a Perfect Game, Thanks to Brachytherapy

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Rewriting Family History

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An End to Atrial Fibrillation

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Making the Most of a Second Chance

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On the Road Again

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Jefferson Has a Permanent Place in the Hearts and Minds of Patient and Partner

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Regaining a Life

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Second Opinions for Docs, Second Chances for Patients: Joyce Leach

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Once Upon a Time...

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Grateful Patient Finds Hope at Jefferson

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“I Am Cancer-Free!”

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Comcast Connection Leads to Second Opinion—and a New Lease on Life

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Jefferson Sets the Bar for Clinical Care & Research in Head & Neck Cancer

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Grateful Patient: Quinette Keys

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Grateful Patient: Christine Moretti

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Spinal Surgery Helps Grateful Patient Stand Tall Again

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All the Right Moves

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A Legacy Dedicated to Healing

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Getting a Second Chance at Life

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Going the Distance for Cancer Care

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Jefferson Neurosurgeon Receives Honor

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From Head Injury to Healing

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Promise Made—Promise Kept

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Working Together to Save Lives

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On the Road Again

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Couple’s Journey to Health Guided by Abington Hospital

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Searching for a Cure, Honoring a Loved One

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Barbara A. Colameco Cancer Transportation Fund Gives Patients a Lift

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“A Suburban Hospital in the City”

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A New Appreciation for Life

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A Long Journey Ends in Pain Relief

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Getting a Spinal Tumor Patient Back on the Road

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Grateful Patient’s Generous Gift Helps Expand Headache Hub in Philadelphia

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Stiff Person Syndrome Is a Rare and Debilitating Disorder

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On Beauty Duty

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Rolling Along to Save Lives

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Hi-Tech Help for Magee Patients

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Philanthropy Is a “Way of Life” for Abington Family

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Lifting Voices and Spirits

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They Throw Lemons at You, You’ve Got to Make Some Lemonade

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Jefferson Epilepsy Specialists Change a Life

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Your Generosity Improves Lives

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Clinicians & Patients Collaborate to Educate & Inspire

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Magee Eagles Shine in Beast of the East Wheelchair Rugby Tournament

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A Kidney from Santa Claus

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Pay It Forward: Patient Supports Jefferson Abington Hospital’s Good Work

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Overcoming Paralysis with Technology and Philanthropy

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Candice Davis's Journey to Independence as a Quadruple Amputee

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The Transformative Impact of the Wheelchair Sports Program at Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital

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Moving Forward

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Thomas Jefferson University Professor Spreads Awareness About Gun Violence

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A Special Delivery on the Pennsylvania Turnpike

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Moss-Magee Gives Hope, Healing to Spinal Injury Patient

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'Four Heartbeats' Become Lifelong Friends During Transplant Journeys

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Navigating Autism in School

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Life Rolls On

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Former Jefferson Moss-Magee Patients Shine at the 2024 Paralympics

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Success Stories from Jefferson Moss-Magee's Adolescent and Young Adult Program

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