Jump Start Your Heart Offers Heart Screens at CHS

Submitted by Athletic Trainer Bryan Hutson
    For the 4th year Dr. Stephen Kelly, of the Southeastern Cardiovascular Clinic, and his wife Danielle Kelly will be on CHS's campus along with office staff and personnel from East Baton Rouge EMS offering heart screens to student athletes.  They will be conducting electrocardiograms (EKG) and  echo-cardiograms (Echo).  CHS is asking for a $20 cash donation that will be split with Jump Start Your Heart.  This is a great opportunity for the young students in our community.  These tests could easily cost close to $1,000 in the doctor's office, but with this program the tests next to free and the doctor comes to you.  Dr. Kelly will be on hand to read the results of the tests and speak to parents and athletes that may have questions.  Due to some restrictions, these tests are only available to current CHS student athletes and incoming 9th grade student athletes. 
    The screenings will begin at 4 p.m. in the Athletic Training Room at Central High School on April 25.  Permission forms are available in the front offices of your students' schools.  Forms can also be obtained on site at the screenings.  Screenings will be done on a first-come first-serve basis.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact Bryan Hutson at 262-2777.