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NORWOOD YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER OFFERS HEART SCREENINGS TO ALL NORWOOD RESIDENTS
Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heart Problems Can Be Detected Before Tragedy Strikes
Norwood, MA – 28 Jun 2007: Norwood Youth Football and Cheer today announced that it will sponsor preventive heart screening sessions on Monday July 16 from 10 AM - 6 PM, and on Tuesday July 17 from 10 AM - 7 PM.
The program, run by HeartScreen America, Inc., will take place in the Willett Room of the Norwood Recreation Center at 165 Nahatan Street in Norwood. Pre-registration is required by July 11 at www.HeartScreenAmerica.com or by calling 1- 866-722-8008.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) claims over 5,000 young American lives each year. Many seemingly healthy children die suddenly and unexpectedly every year from a heart problem that can often be detected with a simple, painless, non-invasive test, the electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG).
Norwood Youth Football and Cheer serves 325 children ages 7-15, but the screening sessions are open to anyone aged 6 and up.
"Heart disease doesn't choose athletes over non-athletes," says League President Cheryl Nardelli. "Why not encompass the whole family?" Nardelli says the screenings are being offered to "go a step further in protecting all Norwood children from the types of tragedies we read about in the newspaper."
Screenings cost $49 for children (6 - 18 years old) and $69 for adults. These services can cost $500-$800 at outpatient facilities, and health insurance will not cover this test unless a young person exhibits symptoms.
In addition to the electrocardiogram, each participant receives a family and personal heart health questionnaire, blood pressure reading and BMI calculation. The adult screening program also includes a cholesterol and glucose reading.
About HeartScreen America, Inc.
HeartScreen America is a large population, direct-to-consumer heart screening company which offers comprehensive heart screening programs that can identify the risks associated with cardiac abnormalities and heart disease. HeartScreen America's affordable heart screening programs are a fraction of the cost for comparable services offered at outpatient facilities. HeartScreen America is screening hearts and saving lives. Additional information about HeartScreen America can be found at www.HeartScreenAmerica.com.
For more information please contact HeartScreen America toll free at 866-722-8008 or visit www.heartscreenamerica.com.
Contact Information:
Anna Vining
HeartScreen America
978-474-8008 x116
Cheryl Nardelli, President
Norwood Youth Football and Cheer
781-769-7057
cnardelli3@aol.com
press@heartscreenamerica.com