NJ woman gets kidney transplant in Philly during Pope visit

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www.nj.com/camden/index.ssf/2015/09/a_papal_miracle_nj_woman_gets_new_kidney_during_po.html

PHILADELPHIA — The police called it divine intervention.

A South Jersey woman anxiously awaiting some important news experienced her own personal miracle Saturday during Pope Francis' visit to Philly.

At 11 a.m., the New Jersey State Police received a phone call from the Department of Health. A Berlin woman in need of a kidney transplant had gotten word that a new organ was waiting for her at Jefferson Hospital.

The patient, whose name was not released, required an escort from Camden County to the Center City hospital, at the same time as crowds were descending on Philadelphia to see the pope.

Officials were able to orchestrate the move smoothly.

"New Jersey State Police Sergeant Chris Modarelli met the JeffSTAT ambulance at noon at the patient's home. From there, he provided an escort over the Ben Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia where he was met by the Pennsylvania State Police," wrote the NJSP on social media.

In a photo taken by first responders on 11th Street, a throng of people can be seen standing behind a barrier on a street corner — presumably to catch a glimpse of the pontiff while he's in town.

"We are glad to report that as a result of some great teamwork with PASP, we were able to get the patient safely to the hospital," the NJSP statement said.

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I'm glad they were able to get her through smoothly.

After the pope leaves, it'll be interesting to see the analysis of the security measures. I've seen a lot of griping of FB about how it was an overkill and how many people stayed away because they made it sound like it was going to be complete pandemonium.