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Liver transplant patient becomes volunteer for department that saved his life
Tia R. Ford
April 25, 2024

In 2020, just as COVID-19 was breaking throughout the world, 60-year-old Gerald (Gerry) Polcari had a sudden gallstone attack that blocked his biliary system. In[...]

Woman Gives Kidney to Ailing Sister, Walks a 5K Two Weeks Later
Joel Streed
September 11, 2013
Florida Double Lung Transplant Recipients ‘Pay it Forward’
Joel Streed
August 7, 2013
Harmonica Helps Pulmonary and Lung-Transplant Patients Breath Easier
Joel Streed
July 19, 2013
Anna’s Story: A Personal Approach to Cancer
Joel Streed
July 11, 2013
Gift from Daughter to Dad: a Liver Donation
Joel Streed
March 27, 2013
Rare heart-liver transplant gives South Carolina woman a second chance at life
Joel Streed
March 25, 2013
Surprise amyloidosis diagnosis leads to combined heart-liver transplant
Joel Streed
March 22, 2013
An Unexpected Miracle from Down the Hallway
Joel Streed
February 19, 2013
Lymphoma Patient Receives Gift of Life from Bone Marrow
Joel Streed
January 3, 2013
Of Heroes and Gold Medals
Joel Streed
December 25, 2012
Grateful for his life and glad to help others
Joel Streed
December 23, 2012
An upbeat attitude and a brisk tempo keep this musician playing
Joel Streed
December 9, 2012

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