02/20/2026
Life was finally falling into place for Daniel Jackson. The 46-year-old was working toward U.S. citizenship, building a career in telecommunications and cybersecurity, and supporting his children while focusing on his health and future.
On June 7, 2025, everything changed.
Daniel suffered a nearly fatal heart attack while at the gym. After receiving CPR from a bystander, he was hospitalized near his home and later transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
Under the care of Dr. Omar Wever-Pinzon, medical director of advanced heart failure at Miami Transplant Institute, and Dr. Jeffrey Scott, chief of critical care at Jackson Memorial, his team worked urgently to stabilize his heart and support multiple failing organs.
After weeks in intensive care, Daniel woke to the first signs of recovery. As his heart responded to treatment, he was able to move forward without a transplant.
After 74 days in the hospital and rehabilitation, Daniel returned home, and by September, he was back at work part-time and continuing his journey toward citizenship.
“No matter what challenges come your way, you need to keep moving forward,” he shared.
Read more at https://jacksonhealth.org/blog/46-year-olds-life-saved-at-jackson-memorial-hospital-after-deadly-heart-attack-and-multi-organ-failure/ ❤️