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February 18, 2025

19-year-old gets long-awaited heart transplant

IU Health Methodist Hospital

19-year-old gets long-awaited heart transplant

After spending three months at Methodist Hospital waiting on a heart transplant, Emilie Harmon finally got the call! "I answered and they just said, 'we've found a really good heart for you,' and I immediately called my mom," said Emilie, who invited the cameras into her transplant surgery in hopes of educating and inspiring others who are facing a similar journey.

For part one of Emilie's journey, click here: https://www.facebook.com/share...

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