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South Jersey native pushes to get EpiPens into public spaces

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Monday, September 1, 2025
South Jersey native pushes to get EpiPens into public spaces

Right now, it's up to people with food allergies to pack their own medicine.

But there's a push happening to get EpiPens in public spaces like restaurants, schools and sporting venues.

South Jersey native and nurse practitioner Lindsey Spangler is putting food allergy emergencies into focus.

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