Free Youth Heart Screening

Methacton School District is partnering with Simon’s Heart to host a Free Youth Heart Screening on October 14, 2024. This event aims to identify and address potential heart conditions in youth ages 14 to 25.

Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death for young athletes, claiming thousands of lives each year. Through this free screening, Methacton and Simon’s Heart hope to provide early detection for these often-undetectable conditions.

Youth ages 14 to 25 only. Please note that children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent to the screening.

• Date: October 14, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Location: Methacton High School Main Gym, 1001 Kriebel Mill Rd, Eagleville, PA 19403

The comprehensive heart screening will involve four steps:

• Completing a brief medical history and consent form
• Blood pressure, height, and weight evaluation
• Heart examination and electrocardiogram (ECG)
• Echocardiogram for select students, if deemed necessary

To volunteer at the event, visit: https://bit.ly/methacton_protects_hearts_VOLUNTEER

Established in 2005 in memory of Simon Sudman, a seemingly healthy three-month old who died from an undetected heart condition. The founders want to ensure that no other child dies from a detectable and treatable heart condition.

The organization provides free heart screenings to students; advocates for legislation to protect student athletes; distributes AED devices; promotes research through its digital registry and raises awareness through cause marketing campaigns. https://www.simonsheart.org