ECG Screening Saves Lives
Jan 13, 2025
Electrocardiogram screening available on Jan. 28 (HS) and Jan. 29 (JH)
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses – more than any form of cancer, concussion or illness combined. Thousands of seemingly healthy kids die every year due to detectable heart conditions.
That’s why we are thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with “Who We Play For” to provide our youth the opportunity to get their heart checked with an electrocardiogram (ECG).
The heart screening will take place:
-Tues, January 28, 2025 at West Valley High School, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
-Wed, January 29, 2025 at West Valley Junior High, 10:30 am -3:30 pm
Any parent/guardian with a student 10-25 years-old can register online for a screening at https://www.whoweplayfor.org/washington-yakima
Why take advantage of this electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening?
- The standard physical is statistically proven to be less than 4% effective at detecting any heart conditions. Adding an ECG improves those odds to 80-95%.
- ECG screening is non-invasive, painless, and takes about 5 minutes.
- Each ECG will be interpreted by a pediatric cardiologist or cardiologist specifically trained for the heart of an athlete. Results will be returned via email within one week of the screening.
- An ECG typically costs around $150, but will be offered at $20. There are also limited grant options available for those who qualify.
What is Who We Play For (WWPF)?
WWPF represents every young person who lost their life due to a detectable heart condition missed in their physical.
At hundreds of schools across the country, WWPF has screened 200,000+ students and saved the lives of 200+ students, all who had previously undetected life-threatening heart conditions.
Watch this video to understand more about what to expect at a heart screening.
Jan. 28 HS Flyer: CLICK HERE
Jan. 28 HS Flyer (in Spanish): CLICK HERE
Jan. 29 JH Flyer: CLICK HERE
Jan. 29 JH Flyer (in Spanish): CLICK HERE