Save the date for free heart screening for students ages 10 to 19, Sept. 23.
Long QT syndrome is a serious heart disorder that can cause sudden cardiac arrest in anyone, including children.
Simon's Fund was set up in memory of a 4-month-old child who died suddenly in his sleep, from cardiac arrest, later determined to have been caused by Long QT syndrome.
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Simon's Fund sets up free heart screenings in schools, and one is being set up at UD for Sept. 23. The screenings take about 30 minutes, and are done through CHOP physicians. They involve a simple, non-invasive ECG test.
Appointments and pre-registration are required and will begin on Aug. 15 at www.simonsfund.org. To donate, click here.
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Volunteers, including nurses, are needed for the event. If you can help you, e-mail Jill Florin at jsffitness@comcast.net.
