WEATHER ALERT
Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sports
Read full article: Heart test now required before student-athletes in Florida can play high school sportsA new Florida law now makes it mandatory for new student-athletes to get their heart checked before they can play a sport in high school.
‘Second Chance Act’ sets new safety standard for high school athletes in Florida
Read full article: ‘Second Chance Act’ sets new safety standard for high school athletes in FloridaSenate Bill 1070, also known as the “Second Chance Act,” requires at least one electrocardiogram, also known as an “EKG,” in addition to the already required physical for any Florida student attempting to participate in high school sports.
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2K lives on the line: Pediatricians urge parents to bring children in for EKG screenings
Read full article: 2K lives on the line: Pediatricians urge parents to bring children in for EKG screeningsTaking your child to get an EKG is an unexpected new item on the back-to-school checklist pediatricians recommend parents to mark off immediately.