Penn patients grateful as hospital celebrates 6 decades of organ transplants
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
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Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Eleven-year-old Kolin, who received a life-saving heart transplant at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, dreams of becoming a chef when he grows up.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Two families met in person for the first time in Philadelphia following a cornea transplant.
Two families met in person for the first time in Philadelphia following a cornea transplant. Stephanie Stahl reports.
A desperate family turned to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where the team created a first-of-its-kind intervention.
With another successful pig kidney transplant, Mass General has been approved to proceed with a larger FDA-approved clinical trial.
Obesity-related liver disease is increasing, affecting millions of people. Many who need liver transplants are denied the surgery because of their weight. A new dual surgery is treating both.
A 29-year-old man from Switzerland is back in Philadelphia at Penn Medicine months after having a life-changing double-hand transplant.
A 29-year-old man from Switzerland is back in Philadelphia at Penn Medicine months after having a life-changing double-hand transplant in the City of Brotherly Love.
Transplant patients who are now part of each other had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction at Temple Hospital on Friday. Stephanie Stahl was there for the big moment.
A lifelong Philadelphia Eagles fan is celebrating his team's Super Bowl victory while recovering from a life-saving organ transplant.
A passionate Philadelphia Eagles fan is celebrating the Birds' Super Bowl win over the Kansas City Chiefs as well as a recent organ transplant that saved his life.
The world's smallest heart pump helped save a Children's Hospital of Philadelphia patient's life. Now that it's been FDA-approved for younger children, doctors say it will help even more.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
While "home" physically looks different for the Sanchez family — the Ronald McDonald House on Chestnut Street feels just like it.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
A father-son team, bonded for life by a kidney transplant, is making their greatest trek yet to help raise awareness about life before and after a transplant.
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one. Health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story.
A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx, or voice box, and replaced it with a donated one.
20-year-old Onyi Kenine is winning more medals at this year's Transplant Games in Alabama.
The Transplant Games aim to help increase awareness about the need for more organ donors and celebrate life for transplant recipients.
Onyi Kenine will compete in a number of events at the Transplant Games in Alabama. Stephanie Stahl reports.
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
In a sea of Democrats, what separates each of the four candidates in the Pennsylvania 3rd Congressional District primary?
It was a bear-y eventful morning for police officers in South Whitehall Township, Pennsylvania, after a black bear was seen near the Lehigh County soccer field.
Several streets are blocked off in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday for an investigation near a polling place.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a report that a woman poured bleach on a community food source for stray cats.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
While voters cast ballots across Pennsylvania in Tuesday's primary, many candidates, stakeholders and invited constituents are gathering for an Election Day tradition in Philadelphia. Ernest Owens joined CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey to discuss the Philly tradition.
The Philadelphia area could break another heat record on Tuesday as temperature soar into the upper 90s. Doctors say it's important to drink lots of water – before you get thirsty – and to consider staying indoors instead of exercising outside.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what led to a deadly multi-vehicle crash on Route 30 in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Monday night. The crash happened in a construction zone and involved four vehicles, including a tractor trailer.
Finnish divers have recovered two more bodies from an underwater cave in the Maldives where a group of Italian divers went missing last week. Officials say the bodies were found deep inside the cave system, about 200 feet below the surface.
Fire crews were called out — twice — to The Black Sheep pub in Center City on Monday night and Tuesday morning after a fire broke out and then rekindled hours later.