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Opelousas infant who was on the transplant list receives a heart

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Opelousas infant who was on the transplant list receives a heart

OPELOUSAS – You may remember Baby Joy, the baby from Opelousas who needed a heart transplant. We told her story in December. Today we checked in with Baby Joy and her mother, Crisite Jolivette, and learned that she is doing well and is even learning her first words. “Mommy, mommy,” said Iizla, “Baby Joy” Jolivett, […]

Marion Co. man celebrates 32nd anniversary of life-saving heart transplant

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Marion Co. man celebrates 32nd anniversary of life-saving heart transplant

MARION COUNTY, Mississippi (WDAM) – Loyd Whaley turned 72 less than two weeks ago. Many would say this is an important milestone for a man who doctors did not expect to reach adulthood. August 13 marks the 32nd anniversary of Whaley receiving a life-saving heart transplant after being told his heart function was only at […]