‘Flawless’ response saves Hoegh from widow-maker heart attack

Aurora educator gains perspective after Feb. heart attack

  • Pictured from left during a brief awards ceremony Aug. 11 are Jay Staehr, Cody Hoegh and Chad Carlson. Staehr received the Lifesaver Award from Emergency Health Systems of Nebraska for his quick action, which was credited for saving Hoegh’s life during a Feb. 5 heart attack at the school. Staehr and Carlson were also recognized by the Nebraska State Association of Athletic Trainers for their heroic actions.
    Pictured from left during a brief awards ceremony Aug. 11 are Jay Staehr, Cody Hoegh and Chad Carlson. Staehr received the Lifesaver Award from Emergency Health Systems of Nebraska for his quick action, which was credited for saving Hoegh’s life during a Feb. 5 heart attack at the school. Staehr and Carlson were also recognized by the Nebraska State Association of Athletic Trainers for their heroic actions.

    Reaction to a medical emergency Feb. 5 which was later described as “flawless” is credited for saving the life of 41-year-old Cody Hoegh, who survived a “widow maker” heart attack that day and is counting his blessings, in more ways than one.Hoegh, a local native who now serves as assistant principal at Aurora High School, was working out at the school early that morning, as he has three days a we…