UC Health providers participating in Damar Hamlin’s CPR challenge

CINCINNATI — UC Health providers are participating in Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s CPR Challenge, according to a UC Health spokesperson.

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He collapsed after suffering cardiac arrest on January 2 at Paycor Stadium in a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Hamlin received CPR on the field and continued his recovery at UC Medical Center before being released on January 9. He was transferred to Buffalo General Medical Center and discharged from there on January 11.

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UC Health providers are challenging others to take up the call to learn the lifesaving emergency, CPR, according to post on UC Health’s social media accounts.

“When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately receiving CPR,” Dr. Charles Hattemer said.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, can save the life of a person suffering from cardiac arrest.

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For more information on Damar Hamlin’s challenge, click here.

Hamlin kicked off the champaign challenging Lakers forward LeBron James, recently retired quarterback Tom Brady and former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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Photos: ‘We’re just praying for him to walk out;’ Fans share elation for Damar Hamlin’s progress Photos from: Adam Barron

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Buffalo Bills fans and people across the country are hoping and praying for Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin. (Staff)

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapses, receives CPR on field CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Tre'Davious White #27 and Mitch Morse #60 of the Buffalo Bills react to teammate Damar Hamlin #3 collapsing after making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first quarter at Paycor Stadium on January 02, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) (Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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