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Hometown hero and Paralympian works as a Philly doctor
A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
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A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle, turning obstacles into triumphs. After being treated at a rehabilitation hospital in the city after a freak accident, she now works there.
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