Informational flyer titled “EKGs for ATHLETES” from The School Board of Highlands County, in partnership with HCA Florida Highlands Hospital and Who We Play For. The flyer explains that student athletes in Highlands County (middle and high school) can receive free heart screenings (EKGs) and physicals to detect potential heart issues. It states that sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the #1 killer of student athletes, and 1 in 300 young people have undiagnosed heart issues. An EKG is described as a simple, painless test that can detect heart problems. Event details: Avon Park High & Avon Park Middle Tuesday, May 13 | 4:00–7:00 PM at Avon Park High School Sebring High, Sebring Middle, Hill-Gustat Middle Wednesday, May 14 | 4:00–7:00 PM at Sebring High School Lake Placid High & Lake Placid Middle Thursday, May 15 | 4:00–7:00 PM at Lake Placid High School What to Bring: Signed consent forms, available at schools or online in English and Spanish English: https://bit.ly/4cARhhF Spanish: https://bit.ly/4cUuOul Students are encouraged to pre-register using a QR code on the flyer There is no cost to families. For more information, contact your school’s Athletic Director. Flyer includes logos for HCA Florida Highlands Hospital, Who We Play For, and Highlands County Schools. Let me know if you'd like a shorter version or a text-only version for a website.

Physicals and EKG Event

Avon Park High School

April 15, 2025

🏃‍♂️💓 FREE EKGs for Student Athletes! 💓🏃‍♀️

Highlands County student athletes in middle and high school can receive FREE heart screenings (EKGs) and physicals thanks to HCA Florida Highlands Hospital and Who We Play For!

Each year, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) tragically takes the lives of student athletes—and often, heart issues go undetected. A simple, painless EKG could save a life.

📍 WHEN & WHERE: 🔴 Avon Park High & Avon Park Middle
🗓️ Tuesday, May 13 | 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📌 Avon Park High School

🔵 Sebring High, Sebring Middle, Hill-Gustat Middle
🗓️ Wednesday, May 14 | 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📌 Sebring High School

🟢 Lake Placid High & Lake Placid Middle
🗓️ Thursday, May 15 | 🕓 4:00–7:00 PM
📌 Lake Placid High School

✅ WHAT TO BRING:
📄 Signed Consent Form
🔗 English: https://bit.ly/4cARhhF
🔗 Español: https://bit.ly/4cUuOul

📲 For quicker service, pre-register using the QR code on the flyer or visit your school’s Athletic Director for help.

Let’s keep our student athletes safe and healthy! 💙 #WhoWePlayFor #HeartHealth #HighlandsCountySchools #StudentAthletes