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Saved by Colleagues: Heather Baker's Cardiac Arrest Survival Story
February 19, 2026
Watch Heather Baker's inspiring story of surviving sudden cardiac arrest thanks to her colleagues' quick CPR response. A true Everyday Hero tale of survival.
In this touching episode of Everyday Heroes, we explore the incredible survival story of Heather Baker. On a seemingly normal morning in 2018, the 28-year-old curriculum director collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a meeting at the Pecatonica School District. Fortunately, her colleagues had recently undergone CPR training and immediately sprang into action, stabilizing her until paramedics arrived. Despite a grim prognosis and a medically induced coma, Heather made a miraculous recovery. Today, she serves as an elementary school principal and a certified CPR instructor, dedicated to teaching others the life-saving techniques that gave her a second chance. Her story highlights the vital importance of emergency preparedness and the heroism of everyday people.
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