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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Former League of Ireland player says heart attack at 46 'one of the best things that's happened to me'

Ger Heffernan, a 46-year-old who had been in good shape following a life of athleticism, unexpectedly suffered a heart attack after a vigorous swimming session.
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NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Mom tearfully reunites with NYC EMS workers who helped save her and baby: 'Miracles happen'

A Queens mother, unaware of her pregnancy, gave birth in the shower and was later reunited with the EMS heroes who saved her and her newborn.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Blood was everywhere': South Brooklyn Health honors hospital cops who risked lives on the job | amNewYork

In one incident, Stephen Cummings, a police officer at the hospital, says he was left in a bloody brawl after a patient assaulted a nurse. He got very irate, challenged us, and tried to punch us. Well, he punched me in the nose, Cummings said. Blood was everywhere. I didn't know it was my blood.
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Fundraising
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Long Island teacher donates kidney to colleague she barely knew as 'bucket list' moment

Generosity can lead to life-saving actions, as demonstrated by a teacher who donated her kidney to a colleague she barely knew.
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