Allison’s Story

When I arrived at Doctors the day Rich had his heart attack, he was already prepped and ready to go into surgery. I don’t remember too much from that day as much of it was a panicked blur! I do know that I was allowed to see Rich for a few seconds before he was rushed into surgery, and that meant so much to me. I needed to see him in that moment.

In the days that followed, I experienced a bedside manner at Doctors that I have not seen at other hospitals. Everyone was so kind and caring and really made an effort to help me be ok during this scary, uncertain time. While they set realistic expectations, I was told numerous times to have faith and keep positive. I really needed to hear that. We bonded with the staff so much so that Maria, one of the ICU nurses, even came all the way to Charleston for our wedding in May! I never would have had the chance to marry my best friend if it weren’t for Doctors.

— Allison, Wife of Richard, Emergency Room/Cardiac Patient