The heart attack many don’t survive, with Elijah Stenman

40-year-old Elijah, a chef at a Minnesota hospital, didn't feel quite right after his shift. He stopped at the employee health services clinic - a decision that likely saved his life. Elijah recalls how he went from cooking for hospital patients one minute to being wheeled to the ER the next, and what recovery has been like as a busy husband and dad of two young boys.

Wellness Wins is a podcast that honors the stories, struggles and successes of people who have overcome major health challenges or are managing them and thriving. Wellness Wins is hosted by wellness coach Aleisha Theisen, NBC-HWC.

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