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Play Smart - Youth Heart Screenings
Chances are your child’s heart is healthy, but a small percentage of young people have hidden heart abnormalities that put their lives at risk – especially during physical exertion.
Play Smart has provided over 40,000 free youth heart screenings since 2012. Generous community donations make these screenings free to our community and no insurance is required. We have diagnosed hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, long QT syndrome, Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, and other conditions that can be treated or monitored. Some of these abnormalities cannot be diagnosed by routine well-child exams or sports physicals.
Screenings are a quick and painless cardiac test called an electrocardiogram (ECG). At least one screening is recommended during the teenage years. The program also includes a follow-up ECHO if the EGC indicates further texting is required. It is not required to be a patient of Providence or have insurance to participate.
If the individual is experiencing symptoms or needs a return-to-play clearance for school or an athletic club, please contact your primary care provider, as a more detailed evaluation may be appropriate.
Play Smart is powered by Basecamp Prevention + Wellness, part of Providence Heart Institute.
Visit our website to learn more, locate an event near you, and to schedule an appointment.
