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Ninety-year-old Willis Yeoman is one step closer to being able to spend quality time with his family again after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Willis, a father, grandfather and Korean War veteran, has battled heart issues throughout his life and received a heart transplant at Indiana University Health at the age of 57. During American Heart Month, Willis is now celebrating his 33rd year as a heart transplant recipient, and his first as a COVID-19 vaccine recipient. We are so inspired by Willis and all he has overcome in his life!

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