Saving Young Hearts

Creek player regains consciousness after cardiac arrest

martha — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:31:19 +0000

Jordan Petersen, the Spruce Creek High School football player who collapsed at Tuesday’s practice, has regained consciousness and been upgraded to good condition as of this afternoon, according to a spokesperson for Halifax Health Medical Center. Read More…

Spruce Creek High football player collapses during practice

martha — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:31:36 +0000

A football player collapsed during practice at Spruce Creek High School this evening and was taken to a hospital in critical condition, emergency workers said.

Wekiva High School football player dies

martha — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 03:25:42 +0000

Wekiva High School ninth-grader Olivier Louis died this afternoon after collapsing on the football field during practice, officials said. Read More…

Fleetwood teenager survives cardiac arrest

martha — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:52:11 +0000

Gene Winkler had just finished a light weightlifting session with the Fleetwood High School football team when the players went to the gymnasium. Read More…

Testing could save athletes young and old

martha — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:38:42 +0000

It’s the time of year when school sports start gearing up for fall with two-a-day football practices, afternoon soccer scrimmages and long cross-country runs. Read More…

Children and young adults often go unscreened for heart disease risk

martha — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:43:08 +0000

Signs of heart disease — generally thought to be a disease of middle age — can be seen even in children, cardiologists now know Read More…

Portable defibrillator saves local boy’s life

martha — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:41:29 +0000

It can happen at any time during any game, something can go wrong with dire consequences. Read More…

Enhancing the power of one life: cardiac health for the young

martha — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 03:46:53 +0000

Few events are as shocking as a young person’s sudden death from an undetected underlying heart condition. Read More…

Eagle Scout project a real life-saving effort

martha — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 03:47:59 +0000

This particular tool box is a literal lifesaver. Read More…

A Silent, Sudden Killer: When Kids Simply Drop Dead

martha — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 03:49:21 +0000

School’s out for the summer, and kids around Chicago are finally getting the chance to run and play outside. Read More…