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In Massachusetts, a 10-year-old thrives after life-saving heart surgery

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by

Born with a congenital heart defect, Josie Pina had surgery as an infant. Today she’s a thriving 10-year-old and walks to raise awareness for heart health.

Categories Massachusetts Tags American Heart Association, Boston Heart Walk, Child heart survivor, Congenital Heart Defect, Family health advocacy, Heart disease in children, Heart health awareness, Heart warrior, Inspiring survivor stories, Massachusetts health stories, New Bedford Massachusetts, Pediatric cardiology, Pediatric heart surgery, Stroke and heart disease survivors, Strong heart stories
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