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Wednesday, March 27, 2013  The superintendent in the Liverpool School District will undergo a heart transplant. Dr. Richard Johns issued an open letter to parents, students, teachers and staff members in the district Wednesday, saying he is working with a medical team at Strong Hospital to 'explore receiving a new heart.'

Monday, December 10, 2012  Bella, a border collie, faces a "ruff" recovery after a first-of-its-kind surgery. Bella seriously injured her leg falling off furniture three months ago. But thanks to landmark muscle transplant surgery performed at Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, she can go for walks again.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  "Lauren's Law" to boost New York organ donors.

Monday, September 17, 2012  A 64-year-old postal worker went home from the hospital without his heart. The world's only totally artificial heart is now keeping him alive.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  A Texas woman is in Boston for a life-changing surgery. Quadruple amputee Katy Hayes smiled broadly on Wednesday as she was wheeled out by her doctors to announce that she is going to be the first person in the U.S. to get a double-arm transplant.

Friday, August 17, 2012  A Syracuse woman in need of a kidney transplant is taking matters into her own hands to get herself help before it's too late.

Saturday, March 24, 2012  Former Vice President Dick Cheney is recovering after having a heart transplant.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012  Update: A flight has been found to take Bryona Wiler to Pittsburgh.  Patient Airlift Services, a company based in Long Island, NY, was able to secure a flight for Wiler.

Thursday, March 01, 2012  Cadet was brought to the United States by the international organization Partners in Health. Cadet's mother was unable to get a visa so she had to make the trip here by herself.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  More than 100,000 people are waiting for organ transplants in the United States. As part of our special series, "Legacy of Life: The Real Story of Organ Donation," Jessica Cain is sharing stories of people whose lives were changed forever by organ donation.

Friday, February 03, 2012  Twenty-five years ago, Lynne Jones saved her sister's life. Her twin Laurie had two fast failing kidneys and needed a transplant. Lynne was a perfect match.

Saturday, May 28, 2011  Just a month after operation, he's on tv!

Monday, May 09, 2011  New York corrections officials say an inmate who raped a 12-year-old female relative in 1996 has returned to prison after an outcry over his eligibility for a heart transplant.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011  UPDATE: The sister of a New York State prison inmate serving time for raping a 12-year-old female relative in 1996 says her brother has turned down a heart transplant.

Thursday, February 24, 2011  A former Lieutenant Governor of New York is accusing many hospitals of resorting to "fecal milkshakes" rather than rigorous hygiene to combat "c-diff."