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Kensington Addiction Recovery: One Nurse’s Mission

The Kensington neighborhood in Philadelphia’s Slate Belt region has been significantly impacted by the state’s drug crisis. Now a local woman is leading the charge for Kensington addiction recovery, using her brother’s legacy to bring hope and healing to residents in the area.  Lisa Lipyanic of nearby Wind Gap is a nurse at St. Luke’s …

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