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Philadelphia doctor, former patient on mission to help others in need of organ transplants
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Dr. Stephen Dunn at Nemours Children's Hospital and Diego Garcia share a friendship that started three decades ago, but the doctor and his former patient had a special reunion Thursday to celebrate a major milestone.The doctor and his one-time patient from South America are now friends and are working together to help others who need organ transplants.Thirty years ago, Dunn saved Garcia's life."I first met Diego when he was a child who needed a liver transplant," Dunn said.In 1994, when Garcia was 4. He became one of the smallest patients to get part of a liver that...
After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Thirty-year-old Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square Wednesday evening. It marked the first cyclist death of 2024.Since 2020, 27 people have been killed while cycling in the city of Philadelphia. Some advocates say Spruce Street has one of the most popular bike lanes in the city, but it's too dangerous for cyclists. Spruce is a one-way, one-lane street running east to west. The parking lane is to the right of the lane of traffic. To the left of the road is a small buffer lane,...
Eagles Training Camp Preview With Jimmy Kempski!
Training camp is right around the corner for the Birds, so Sheil and Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice discuss a few hot topics that will come up in training camp. How is Jalen Hurts’s relationship with Nick Sirianni? What player will come out of nowhere during camp? Which undrafted free agent should fans keep their eye on? Who’s most likely to cause a scuffle in training camp?
Phillies chase history after All-Star Game
The Phillies return to action Friday following the All-Star break. They're on a three-game road series against the rival Pittsburgh Pirates.Why it matters: The Phils own the best record in baseball and are on pace to win more games than any team in club history.NL East: Lookin' at you.Driving the news: MLB released its 2025 schedule Thursday. Meanwhile, the Phillies have a pressing decision to make ahead of baseball's July 30 trade deadline: act, or stand pat with the current roster.Zoom in: The Phillies sent a franchise-record eight players to the All-Star Game. They have a hell of a roster.Yes, but: Some pundits cited the struggles of center fielder Johan Rojas in arguing for the team to trade for the Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. or Chicago's Luis Robert Jr.What they're saying: Count PhillyVoice's Eytan Shander among those who disagree.The team doesn't need "anything right now except good health" for the rest of the season, he says.If you watch: First pitch is at 6:40pm Friday on NBC Philadelphia Sports.
Bryce Harper issues warning to rest of MLB
Bryce Harper will never turn down an opportunity to pump up the image of Philadelphia, his adopted city, or the Philadelphia Phillies, the team that the superstar has become the face of since signing in 2019. With the Phillies pacing the league with 62 first-half wins, Harper wasn't shy about...
Bicyclist killed in Philadelphia identified as CHOP doctor, remember as "beacon of light"
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by her family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. "Barbara was a beacon of light," Dr. Jeanine Ronan, attending physician and program director of the Pediatrics Residency Program, said in a statement.
Climate change may be keeping patients from vital doctor appointments
Temperature extremes, becoming increasingly frequent due to growing global climate change, are associated with higher rates of missed primary care appointments, according to a recently published study by Drexel University researchers in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The researchers found that rates of missed appointments increased by 0.72% for...
Philadelphia advocates explain why bike safety measures on Spruce Street are not enough
Barbara Friedes was killed while riding a bike on Spruce Street in Center City Wednesday. Advocates for bicyclists in Philadelphia say the safety measures on the popular bike lane aren't enough to keep riders safe.
Philadelphia doctor, former patient on a mission to register 50,000 organ donors
Nemours Children's Hospital Dr. Stephen Dunn and his one-time patient, Diego Garcia, from South America are now friends and are working together to help others who need organ transplants.
Man wanted for firing shots at delivery driver taken into custody following Northeast Philadelphia barricade, police say
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A man who allegedly fired shots at a driver delivering for Amazon was taken into custody after he barricaded himself inside a home in Holmesburg, Philadelphia police said on Thursday. Police and SWAT set up a barricade outside the home on the 8300 block of Walker Street...
Man dies after being shot seven times in Overbrook
Philadelphia Police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was shot seven times in the chest and killed in Overbrook. It happened near 54th Street and Gainor Road, a block away from the Wynnefield Baptist Church.
Philadelphia Eagles training camp preview: Key dates, notable additions, biggest storylines
With 2024 NFL training camps set to open, it's time to get up to speed on all 32 NFL teams. Eric Edholm has the lowdown on position battles, key players and notable subplots across the NFC East. Catch up on the Philadelphia Eagles' offseason developments and 2024 outlook below. Training...
Danny Garcia is ready to embark on a new phase of his boxing life—promoting fights
Danny “Swift” Garcia is not done yet. Far from it, the 36-year-old former two-division world titlist says. But he has been boxing for about 30 years now. He does realize he is far closer to the end than his beginnings. It’s why starting Saturday Swift will be promoting...
Philadelphia's Eastwick Community Day Fosters Resilience and Engagement on Environmental Justice
The City of Philadelphia recently celebrated Eastwick Community Day 2024, an event that brought together residents and a variety of agencies to discuss pressing issues like flood mitigation and environmental justice. On Saturday, June 29, the Eastwick Regional Playground was transformed into a hub for community engagement, where local families enjoyed outdoor activities and learned about valuable resources available to them.
Bill Algeo: Building A Bright Future
If you met Bill Algeo on the streets of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, there’s a chance you could walk away without knowing he’s an established, nine-fight UFC veteran. The business owner and father of two spends most of his time at home taking care of his two boys, Landon Joseph and Liam, or running his own Muay Thai Boxing Academy, Algeo MMA. As a result, Algeo loses track of time on just how quickly his UFC fights are approaching on his calendar.
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