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The West Virginian that helped develop artificial hearts

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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — There is a West Virginian whose accomplishments helped transform how doctors perform organ transplants. Born in Charleston on May 11, 1930, to English teacher Ruth Stephenson Norman and West Virginia's first licensed Black architect John Clavon Norman Sr., John Clavon Norman Jr. was a thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon and researcher most known for his work on artificial hearts. Graduating valedictorian from Garnet High …

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WOWK broke the news in Charleston, United States on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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