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A Transplant Survivor’s Mission in the Caribbean
August 22, 2018
Jamaican-born Robert Hamaty is a successful businessman, dedicated husband, loving father, and former airline captain. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday, a milestone made possible because of a lifesaving heart transplant in 1996 at Jackson Memorial Hospital.
Read MoreDr. Akin Tekin Honored at the Fourth Annual Flavors of Miami
August 6, 2018
Twenty of South Florida’s top chefs came together to create an exclusive culinary feast for guests at the American Liver Foundation’s fourth annual Flavors of Miami event.
Read MoreA Gift to Remember: Daughter Donates Her “Golden” Kidney
July 25, 2018
Patrick Bachelier, 62, loves to laugh, joke, and spend time with his family including his three children and grandkids. But his life was put on hold five years ago after suffering from progressive high blood pressure led to end stage renal failure.
Read MoreUHealth/Jackson Physicians Speak at International Transplant Society
June 6, 2018
Hotel Sede in Cartagena, Colombia was the host to this year’s International Transplant Congress with prestigious physicians from around the world including those from Spain, Mexico, and the United States.
Read MoreUnconditional Love and Sacrifice: Wife Donates Kidney to Husband
May 17, 2018
Abel and Gabriela Valdes have experienced many milestones together: they began dating at 17, married years later, and now live in Kendall with three beautiful children.
Read MoreFrom Victim to Victor: The Story of a Rape Survivor
April 25, 2018
On August 4, 2015, I was raped. I found myself being a victim of sexual assault by someone that I know, and feeling paralyzed immediately after the incident occurred.
Read MoreTransplanted Heart Produces New Lease on Life
April 2, 2018
One morning at 5 a.m., security guard Stanford Ferguson was at work when the excruciating pain hit with a vengeance. He was sure the pain was coming from the area around his stomach. Terrified about what could happen next, he immediately drove himself to the nearest emergency room.
Read MoreChild Recovers After Surgery To Remove Brain Tumor
March 28, 2018
David Dorval is like many other 11-year-old boys. He loves playing video games, trading Pokémon cards, and watching sports – especially basketball.
Read MorePoison Control: Not Just For Kids Anymore
March 1, 2018
The call came into the poison control center around 11 p.m. An elderly woman was concerned she had done something dangerous. She had taken all of her medications at once, instead of spread out during the day.
Read MoreBurn Safety For You And Your Family
February 28, 2018
Home fires can start and spread quickly, which is why we all need to be careful and educated when it comes to fire safety. Just a little bit of planning can make a big difference for your family.
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