A Spokane man who survived a heart attack in 2022 recently reunited with one of the Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center intensive care unit nurses that saved his life.
The sacred moment was captured on video and includes a special message for every health care provider and caregiver.
Read about Rick’s experience in his own words here.
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