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Protect This Heart -- Free Heart Screening for Kids

Hatboro-Horsham High School will host a FREE heart screening on Saturday, November 3

Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in student athletes. A simple heart screening can reveal underlying heart conditions, however, these screenings are not a part of your child's routine physicals.

Simon's Heart will be offering a FREE heart screening for children ages 12-19 on Saturday, November 3, at Hatboro-Horsham High School from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

The heart screening can provide you with the information you need to ensure your child's heart is healthy, including a thorough review of medical and family history, a physical exam, an electrocardiogram, or ECG, and if necessary, an echocardiogram.

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Getting your child's heart screened is quick, painless and easy. Pre-registration is required. Visit ProtectPhillyHearts.com to choose your time and help your athlete live to play another day.

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