After losing her son Antonio Hicks to sudden cardiac arrest during football practice, Citrus County mother Lakesha Harrison now works to raise awareness about ECG heart screenings and early detection. Through Who We Play For, she encourages parents to screen their children for hidden heart conditions before tragedy strikes. Read more…
Florida’s new law will require high school athletes to complete an ECG heart screening before participating in sports, aiming to detect hidden heart conditions that could lead to sudden cardiac arrest. The measure is designed to improve early detection and protect student-athletes following recent tragedies that raised awareness of cardiac risks. Read more…
A new Florida law will require student-athletes to complete a heart screening, including an ECG, before participating in high school sports, aiming to detect hidden conditions early. Health experts say the requirement could help prevent sudden cardiac arrest, which often occurs without warning in young athletes. Read more…
A Tampa Bay family is urging parents to have their children screened for heart conditions after their 13-year-old survived sudden cardiac arrest at school. Their experience highlights how early detection and awareness can help prevent life-threatening cardiac events in young people. Read more…
Flagler County Schools updated its ECG screening policy to align with Florida’s Second Chance Act, requiring middle and high school students in athletics, marching band, color guard, and JROTC to complete an ECG before participation. Through partnerships with AdventHealth and Who We Play For, the district offers free screening clinics to help detect hidden heart conditions early and protect student-athletes. Read more…
Florida’s Second Chance Act requires student-athletes to receive ECG screenings, with schools and partners offering free or low-cost options to improve access. Experts say these screenings can identify hidden heart conditions early—often the only way to detect certain abnormalities—and help prevent sudden cardiac death. Read more…
Florida will require ECG screenings for high school athletes starting in the 2026–27 school year under the Second Chance Act, making it the first state to mandate the test. The screening aims to detect hidden heart conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest—the leading non-traumatic cause of death in young athletes. Read more…
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