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doctor performing operation – Photo credit: Photo by JC Gellidon on Unsplash

Heroes

Talk about a rush job: A heart surgery done in 19 minutes instead of hours saved his life.

Angie Aker

3/18/2016
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026