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Multiple TV Outlets Share 6ABC Segment on Temple University Hospital Lung Transplant Patient Recently Welcomed Home with Drive-By Parade

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6ABC recently shared the story of patient Frank LaVerde, who was welcomed home with a drive-by parade after receiving a lung transplant at Temple University Hospital. He had interstitial lung disease and also ended up contracting COVID-19 last fall. The segment also featured TUH nurse Ilene Storck. The 6ABC piece was picked up by additional outlets, including WTVD-TV in Raleigh-Durham, KGO-TV in San Francisco, KABC-TV in Los Angeles, WLS-TV in Chicago, and WABC-TV in New York City.