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August 26, 2016

Update on Zion Harvey – The First Child in the World To Receive a Double Hand Transplant

Every so often a story comes around that reduces the cynicism that often prevails when it comes to the US health care system. The story of Zion Harvey is one such story. It reflects the best of many people, from the basic scientists whose research informed the surgical team that executed a remarkable surgery on young Zion Harvey, to the community and nation that funds the efforts via tax supported research and charitable contributions to organizations like the Shriners. And of course this kid and his mom rock. Watch the videos of Zion throwing the first pitch at an Orioles game, interviews with Zion, and stories of his surgery:

http://www.uphs.upenn.edu/news/News_Releases/2016/08/zion/

http://www.chop.edu/news/world-s-first-bilateral-hand-transplant-child-performed-children-s-hospital-philadelphia#.V76Rt5grJnJ

http://www.today.com/health/1-year-after-double-hand-transplant-zion-harvey-says-best-t102159

http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/zion-harvey-year-after-double-hand-transplant-9-year-old-n636646

http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2016/08/zion_harvey_first_pitch_orioles_hand_transplant.html

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