PHOENIX — Dana, better known to many as "Santa Claus," is celebrating his newfound health after undergoing a major surgery to improve his health.
ABC15's Jordan Bontke went to Banner Thunderbird hospital on Monday to talk with him and the medical staff who performed his triple bypass procedure.
"Santa" is sharing his health journey in an exclusive interview in the player above.
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