Teen Heart Screenings are back to Cordova High in 2017
Last year, nearly 300 youths from throughout the region participated on the on free heart screenings at Cordova High School intended to help diagnose health problems before they emerge.
This year again, Folsom Cordova and the Via Heart Project are inviting all students ages 12-25 enrolled in FCUSD, San Juan Unified or Twin Rivers Unified schools to participate in a special, free heart screening event designed to help prevent health problems before they emerge.
The event, sponsored by the Via Heart Project will take place Sunday, September 17, 2017 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Cordova High School. Pre-registration is required. Register at FCUSD Heart Healthy Event Registration
Via Heart screenings take 60-90 minutes and are non-invasive. A team of medical volunteers, including cardiologists, sonographers, and nurses will conduct a health history questionnaire review, an EKG, and, if warranted, an echocardiogram. Student privacy is protected throughout all aspects of the screening.
It is estimated 1 in 500 school-aged children suffer an undiagnosed heart defect, which can lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. A typical annual physical does not screen for advanced heart abnormalities. This does not take the place of your annual or pre-participation sports physical.
Your child must be registered in advance. Please bring their completed Health History Form and student ID card to the event. Please register and access forms at viaheartproject.org/screenings. Registration opens August 7, 2017 until noon on September 15. Registration is limited to 750 students.
Flyers for this year's event:
Teen Heart Screening Flyer English, Teen Heart Screening Flyer Russian, Teen Heart Screening Flyer Spanish
IN THE NEWS: Good Day Sacramento stopped by and broadcast live last year’s event.