Sanford teen leaves hospital with temporary artificial heart and portable driver

Congenital Heart Specialist - Surgery
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Followed by a rolling cart loaded with bags of stuffed animals, dolls, books and more, Jacob and Donyia Sameck easily navigated the familiar hallways of UF鈥�