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Free Heart Screenings for Ages 12-25 in Montgomery County
Simon's Heart offers free heart screenings for teens and young adults in Montgomery County this weekend.
In brief
Simon's Heart offers free heart screenings for teens and young adults in Montgomery County this weekend. Simon's Heart will provide free ECGs and heart checks for ages 12-25 at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School on Saturday, Oct. 3. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Free Heart Screenings
Simon's Heart will offer free heart screenings for ages 12-25 at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School on Saturday, October 3.
Event Details
The event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1345 Sumneytown Pike in Lower Gwynedd Township, requiring advance registration.
Who Can Attend
Participants must be ages 12-25 and have never been examined by a cardiologist to qualify for the screening.
Screening Includes
Medical history review, blood pressure checks, height and weight measurements, and ECGs are provided with some participants receiving echocardiograms.
Cardiologists On Site
Cardiologists will be present to conduct the screenings, with families advised to allow up to an hour for the process.
Purpose of Screenings
The screenings aim to provide families with heart health information and identify potential abnormalities that could otherwise go unnoticed.
CPR Jukebox Marathon
High school students can learn about Simon's Heart's first CPR Jukebox Marathon event scheduled for November 21-22 at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex.
Registration Process
Parents or caregivers must complete consent forms and medical history forms before selecting an appointment time for the screening.
The main idea
Simon's Heart will provide free ECGs and heart checks for ages 12-25 at Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School on Saturday, Oct. 3.
