LA PORTE — In recognition of National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month in October, Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital is offering free heart screenings to student athletes on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Screenings are offered to area high school students, ages 15 and older, on:
· Thursday, Oct. 17 from 3 pm to 7 pm
· Tuesday, Oct 22 from 4 pm to 8 pm
· Thursday, Oct. 24 from 4 pm to 8 pm
· Tuesday, Oct 29 from 4 pm to 8 pm
· Saturday, Nov. 2 from 8 am to noon (all Central times)
A limited number of free screenings will be performed at the IU Health La Porte Heart & Vascular Center, 901 E. Lincolnway, Ste. 102, in La Porte. Pre-registration is required by calling 219.326.2309. In addition, students must have signed parental consent and not be under the care of a physician for any cardiac-related conditions.
In addition, IU Health La Porte Hospital cardiologists and specialists will present heart and vascular education on Monday, Oct. 21 at the La Porte High School Auditorium at 6 pm for freshman/sophomore parents and 7 pm for junior/senior parents.
