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HomeAuthorsJane Babian

Articles by Jane Babian

Health

Northern Liberties: Gift of Life Helping Donor Families Honor Their Lost Loved Ones

May 11, 2016 Jane Babian 0

Ed Milbourne was driving up to the Poconos with his friend on a blustery November day in 1997. Icy conditions had left them extra wary, so they decided to pull over to the side of [continue reading…]

Government

Northern Liberties: Gift of Life Helps Change Lives Through Organ Donation

May 11, 2016 Jane Babian 0

An average of nearly 500 people die annually waiting for an organ transplant in Pennsylvania. The Gift of Life Donor program, located in Northern Liberties, helps connect thousands of patients in eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware and southern [continue reading…]

Education

West Philadelphia: Center For Autism Working Toward “Outcomes for Life”

March 4, 2016 Jane Babian 0

Four boys were hard at play, combining baking soda and vinegar. They were creating miniature volcanoes, in awe as they erupted. It’s an amusing and common pastime for any 4-year-old, but for these young boys it was more [continue reading…]

Arts and Entertainment

South Philadelphia: Rare Syndrome Won’t Keep Musician From Her Passion

February 26, 2016 Jane Babian 0

Before being diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Kelianne Murray believed she had a normal childhood.  She enjoyed running around in the park, climbing trees and hanging off of monkey bars in her hometown of Ewing, New [continue reading…]

Health

North Philadelphia: Fighting Cancer By Staying Up-to-Date with Technology

February 18, 2016 Jane Babian 0

Dr. Lisa Jablon is the director of the Breast Health Program at Einstein Medical Center located in North Philadelphia on the cross streets of Broad and Somerville. Under Jablon’s leadership, the Breast Health Program received national recognition as [continue reading…]

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