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.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside a North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
The recalled products with jalapeño were distributed at national retailers, including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe's, in 26 states.
Scattered showers are possible Monday in the Philly area. The main concern will be damaging wind gusts, but there is also a low-end tornado risk.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside a North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
The body of Kortney Staples, a Chester woman who was reported missing in July, was recovered from the Delaware River Sunday, divers said.
A woman was killed, and a man is fighting for his life after they were shot outside a North Philadelphia home.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
Philadelphia-area woman says one missing document triggered months of higher monthly charges.
Crews battled a large fire at a scrap metal yard in Hunting Park Sunday night, sending thick, hazy smoke into the sky and raising concerns among neighbors.
A 36-year-old man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing two people in Egg Harbor Township Sunday morning, police said.
An emergency curfew will go into effect in the city of Trenton Friday night after multiple violent crimes happened in recent months, city officials said.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
Joel Deanley Jr. was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a Timber Creek Regional High School student.
Hope Community Charter School in Camden is scrambling to move into a new space after flooding earlier this summer.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
Temple University alum Dr. David Hartman was the first blind person to graduate from an American medical school.
Measles cases have spread to the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, as a big jump in outbreaks is happening in other parts of the state.
The Chick Mission, a nonprofit, rolled into Montgomery County on Monday. It aims to save fertility for young women who have cancer by providing grants.
Two Michigan residents who had "significant underlying health conditions" have died after contracting cyclosporiasis, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
BLJ Community Rowing, founded by former Division I athlete Brannon Johnson, has introduced more than 1,000 people to rowing.
It was a blast from the past at Citizens Bank Park Sunday as Philadelphia Phillies greats were honored ahead of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, Derek Hill singled with the bases loaded in the 12th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies avoided a three-game series sweep with a 7-6 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.
Nathan Lukes pushes Blue Jays passed the Phillies with a two-run home run in the 11th inning Saturday night.
Six-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion Lane Johnson has spent his entire pro career with the Birds.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
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.
Wakisha Bailey introduces us to the founder of BLJ Community Rowing who is working to make one of the least diverse sports more accessible.
We are in for a pretty classic August afternoon: hot, somewhat humid, with scattered afternoon storms. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has more on the severe weather and when a cool down arrives.
Infielder Bryson Stott will wear these special cleats featuring a number of Phillies legends emerging from a cornfield.
A group of Jewish students accused the college of allowing antisemitic bias and harassment to flourish on campus.
A Philadelphia woman contacted consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz after failing to include an important document for Medicare enrollment.