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FREE ECG Screening for PHS Students

Free ECG Screening for PHS Students druring school on February 23, 2017 ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Free ECG Screening for PHS Students on February 23, 2017

The YoungHeartsforLife (YH4L) Cardiac Screening Program identifies high school and college students at risk for sudden cardiac death. Each week sudden cardiac death claims the lives of more than 60 young adults in the United States.

YH4L and Palatine High School will be providing PHS students with the opportunity for this free screening (with parental/guardian consent) on February 23, 2017. Additional information and instruction on how to sign your student up for this free screening will be forthcoming from the high school administration. BUT…

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To make this event successful, the Pirate Boosters is looking for parent/community volunteers. We need over 120 parent/community volunteers to help provide ECG screenings to the students at Palatine High School on February 23, 2017(to be heldthroughout the school day).

NOTE: All volunteers must attend one of the training sessions held on February 22 (two evening sessions offered: 5:00pm and 7:30pm).

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If you are interested in volunteering or have questions regarding this important event, please contact: Jean Choi (jeanchoi73@gmail.com)

*For more information about YH4L, please visit, www.YH4L.org.

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