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Colorado student, 12, survives cardiac arrest with help from school and community

A Colorado boy is heading home after a terrifying medical emergency at recess, one that doctors say is like what happened to NFL player Damar Hamlin.

September 09, 2025
12 year old Jordan Palomar at soccer practice.

Twelve-year-old Jordan Palomar of Fort Morgan collapsed on the playground last week after going into sudden cardiac arrest. He was flown to HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's. 

Watch the CBS News Colorado story.

Learn more about pediatric cardiology at HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's.

Published:
September 09, 2025
Location:
HCA HealthONE Rocky Mountain Children's Presbyterian St. Luke's

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